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Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are bursting with delicious lemon flavor! These flaky crescent rolls are filled with creamy lemon cheesecake and topped with a sweet citrus glaze. The perfect brunch recipe!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 132kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

Crescent Rolls

  • 1 package 8 count refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cold
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
  • zest of 1/2 lemon

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • zest of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 60mg | Sugar: 18g