Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

These Cheesecake Crescent Rolls tuck a creamy lemon cheesecake filling into flaky crescent dough and finish with a sweet lemon glaze, an easy dessert ready in under 30 minutes.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 14

Servings servings

Calories 223kcal

Author Jason Decker

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
zest of 1 lemon
8 ounce can crescent rolls

For the glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
4 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, zest of 1 lemon
Roll out the crescent rolls onto a clean work surface and separate them into triangles.
8 ounce can crescent rolls
Evenly divide the cream cheese mixture among the rolls, putting a dollop on the large end of the triangle.
Smooth it out over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge of the dough.
Roll up the crescents and tuck the ends under the rolls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, not touching, about 3-4 inches apart.
Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown. Place the rolls onto a wire rack to cool completely.
While the rolls are cooling, mix together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
1 cup powdered sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
Once the rolls are cooled, drizzle the glaze on top and serve.

Notes

Soften the Cream Cheese: Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature. It mixes more smoothly and creates a creamy cheesecake filling.
Use an Electric Mixer: Mixing the filling at medium speed ensures it’s smooth and lump-free.
Don’t Overfill: Resist the temptation to add too much filling; otherwise, it might ooze out during baking.
Seal the Edges: Pinch the edges of the dough to prevent the filling from leaking.
Use Fresh Lemon: Fresh lemon juice and zest give the best flavor. It makes a big difference!
Line Your Baking Sheet: Use parchment paper or cooking spray to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.

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