Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
Flaky crescent rolls filled with a tangy lemon cream cheese mixture.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet Line with parchment paper for easy cleanup
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 ounces Cream cheese Softened
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar
Other Ingredients
- 1 can Refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon Milk For brushing
- 1 tablespoon Coarse sugar For sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into 8 triangles.
- Spread a spoonful of the lemon cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll up each triangle from the wide end to the point.
- Place the crescent rolls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
These are best served warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.