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Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are bursting with bright lemon flavor! Flaky crescent rolls filled with creamy lemon cheesecake, topped with a citrus glaze...the perfect brunch recipe!

Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

Rolls

  • 1 package 8 count refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 4 oz. cream cheese cold
  • 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. lemon extract
  • zest of 1/2 lemon

Glaze

  • 1 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • zest of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon extract, and lemon zest.
  • Beat on medium-high speed until mixture comes together.
  • Unroll crescent roll dough into triangles; spoon cream cheese filling onto wider end of each triangle.
  • Gently roll the dough, starting with the wider end and tucking the corners, into crescent shapes.
  • Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased or parchment -lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let rolls cool on a wire rack.
  • Once cool, prepare glaze by combining all ingredients until smooth.
  • Drizzle glaze evenly over rolls.