Description
Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls combine creamy cheesecake filling with the flakiness of crescent rolls and a tangy lemon flavor, offering a sweet and refreshing treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll the crescent roll dough on a lightly floured surface. Separate the dough into individual triangles and keep them cold for the best flakiness.
- Take a spoonful of the lemon cheesecake filling and place it at the wide end of each triangle. Gently roll the dough from the wide end towards the point, encasing the filling. Place the rolls on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Beat the egg and brush it over each roll for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the rolls are puffed and golden brown. Let them cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- Dust the rolls with powdered sugar before serving. Serve immediately or allow them to cool to room temperature.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese and dairy-free sour cream.
- If gluten-free, use gluten-free crescent roll dough.
- For a sugar-free option, swap granulated sugar with erythritol or a similar sugar substitute.
- For flavor variations, add fresh blueberries or raspberries, or substitute lime juice and zest for a different citrus flavor.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the cream cheese filling for an extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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