Description
Warm, flaky crescent rolls filled with creamy lemon-infused cream cheese, creating a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangle shapes.
- Add a generous spoonful of the cream cheese mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll each triangle from the wide end to the tip, sealing the edges well.
- Arrange the rolled crescents on a parchment-lined baking sheet, giving them space to puff up.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a glossy finish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly and sprinkle with additional lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Implement make-ahead tips by preparing the cream cheese filling in advance. For variations, consider using different citrus or adding mini chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg