Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
Bright, buttery, and filled with a luscious lemon cream cheese mixture, these easy Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. Made with just a handful of ingredients and ready in under 25 minutes, they're guaranteed to add a burst of sunshine to your day!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper (optional, for easy cleanup)
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 can 8 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the crescent roll dough package instructions (typically 375°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll each triangle from the wide end toward the point, enclosing the filling inside.
- Place the filled crescents onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving and enjoy warm!
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle powdered sugar over the rolls after baking or drizzle with a simple lemon glaze.
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for the smoothest filling.
You can add fresh berries to the filling for a fruity twist!
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.