Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

 

Ingredients

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg yolk (optional, for extra richness)

1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth.

3. Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles.

4. Fill & Roll: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the lemon cheesecake filling onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll up the dough, starting from the wide end, and place them on the baking sheet.

5. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

6. Make the Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the warm crescent rolls.

7. Serve: Let cool slightly and enjoy!

Would you like a variation, like adding a fruit filling or a streusel topping?