Description
Delightfully soft and tangy, these Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls combine tender crescent dough with a luscious lemony cream cheese filling. Perfectly baked to a golden brown, they make a wonderful breakfast treat or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Roll Dough
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the crescent roll dough package to ensure the optimal baking temperature for perfect rolls.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a flavorful lemon filling.
- Unroll Dough: Gently unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles, preparing them for filling and rolling.
- Add Filling: Spoon a generous dollop of the lemon cream cheese mixture onto the wider end of each dough triangle to provide ample filling for each roll.
- Roll Dough: Starting at the wide end, carefully roll each triangle toward the pointed end, shaping the dough into crescent rolls encasing the filling.
- Bake Rolls: Arrange the rolls on a baking sheet and bake according to the package instructions, usually about 10-12 minutes, until they achieve a golden brown color.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crescent rolls to cool slightly on a rack before serving, enhancing flavors and preventing burns.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- Adjust the amount of lemon zest and juice based on preferred tartness.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture experience.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days; reheat before serving.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar after baking for an extra touch of sweetness.
