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

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 22

Servings:

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

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.

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