Zesty Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
These delightful crescent rolls are filled with a tangy lemon cream cheese filling and baked until golden and flaky — the perfect sweet and zesty treat for any occasion.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand mixer
Ingredients
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
Dough
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough 8-count
Glaze
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the lemon cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll each triangle up starting at the wide end and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
- Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
Optional: Add a pinch of vanilla extract to the filling for an extra layer of flavor.