Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls: The Easy Sweet Treat You’ll Love
A delightful twist on crescent rolls filled with creamy lemon and a touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Open the crescent roll dough and separate the triangles.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on the wide end of each triangle and roll up.
- Place the rolled crescent rolls on a baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Serve warm for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls