Description
Delight in the tangy brightness of lemons harmonized with rich cream cheese in flaky crescent rolls, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent dough on a baking sheet.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll the dough from the wide end toward the point.
- Brush the rolls with melted butter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a unique twist, try flavored cream cheese or substitute with other citrus fruits. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: lemon rolls, cream cheese, crescent rolls, easy breakfast, sweet rolls, dessert