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Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are a delightful and easy-to-make treat that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with creamy cheesecake filling, all wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. This recipe starts with a simple filling made from softened cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
INGREDIENTS- Crescent roll dough: 1 can, refrigerated, for a flaky and buttery base.
- Cream cheese: 4 oz, softened, for a rich and creamy filling.
- Granulated sugar: ¼ cup, for sweetness in the filling.
- Lemon zest: ½ tsp, for a burst of fresh lemon flavor.
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp, for tanginess in the filling.
- Vanilla extract: ¼ tsp, to enhance the flavor of the filling.
- Powdered sugar: ¼ cup, for a light and sweet glaze.
- Milk: ½ tsp, to thin the glaze to the perfect consistency.
- Step 1:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 3:
- Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean surface. Spread a small amount of the cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll up tightly from the wide end to the tip.
- Step 4:
- Place the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Step 5:
- While the rolls are baking, mix powdered sugar with milk to create a smooth glaze.
- Step 6:
- Once the crescent rolls are out of the oven and slightly cooled, drizzle with the glaze.
- Step 7:
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
- These crescent rolls are best enjoyed fresh from the oven, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- For an extra lemony kick, add a bit of lemon juice to the glaze.
- If you don't have lemon zest, you can use an extra splash of lemon juice to add more tangy flavor.
- For a fun variation, try adding a dollop of lemon curd to the cream cheese mixture before rolling up the crescents.
Tips from Well-Known Chefs
- Chef Ina Garten suggests using high-quality vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of the cream cheese filling.
- Chef Martha Stewart recommends brushing the tops of the crescent rolls with melted butter before baking for an extra golden finish.
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