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Blossoms are blooming on trees, the weather is warming up and parties are being planned. Spring is nature’s way of saying “let’s party!” and I for one can’t wait for Easter Egg Hunts, brunch, and backyard BBQs.  Before you head off to your springtime celebrations you are definitely going to want to make these Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls.

Warm flaky crescent rolls are filled with a creamy citrus filling that will make your taste buds tingle.  This sweet treat is perfect for any of your springtime celebrations, I’m definitely making them for our Easter brunch, or those rare relaxed and lazy Saturday mornings.  

 

The arrival of spring not only brings warmer weather but in our house, it brings lots of sports activities.  We spend most of our weekends at the soccer field or gym watching our kids play basketball.  But, on those rare mornings when we don’t have to rush out the door early on the weekends, these lemon cheesecake crescent rolls would be the perfect way to savor family time.

 

This recipe is super simple, especially when you use Pillsbury Crescent Rolls.  And, you know that I am a big fan of any recipe that allows me to spend less time making a mess in the kitchen and more time with my kids.  Speaking of kids, this is a great recipe to let them help you.

The creamy lemon filling is what makes this recipe absolutely divine.  It is the perfect combination of sweet, tart and creamy…I had to resist licking the bowl it was so good.

Once you’ve made the filling simply roll out the crescent rolls and add a dollop of the lemon cream filling.  Roll up the crescent rolls, brush with an egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Pop them in the oven for 10-12 minutes and patiently wait while your house smells with the sweet aroma of baked pastries.

Remove the rolls from the oven and drizzle with the lemon glaze.

Try not to devour these warm and gooey lemon cheesecake crescent rolls at one time.  It will be hard, but make sure you have some for your Easter brunch and the other members of your family.  

 

Yield: 16

Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

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Warm flaky lemon cheesecake crescent rolls are filled with a delicious citrus cream filling that will make your tastebuds tingle! Perfect for springtime celebrations and Easter brunch.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

• 2- Pilsbury Crescent Rolls, 8 count
• 4-ounces cream cheese softened
• 2 TBSP sugar
• 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
• 1 TSP lemon zest
• 1/2 TBSP pure vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 TBSP lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Unroll dough to form 16 triangles.
3. Transfer triangles to a waxpaper-lined baking sheet. Set aside.
4. In your mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and egg yolk and beat until incorporated
5. With the mixer on, add lemon zest and vanilla; mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.
6. Place 1 heaping TBSP of filling at the center of the wide end of each triangle.
7. Keep rolls pointed side down and curve into a crescent shape.
8. Brush crescent rolls with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
9. Bake for 12 minutes, or until puffed up and lightly browned.
10. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
11. To make the glaze put the powdered sugar in a medium bowl and whisk in lemon juice.
12. Add more sugar or lemon juice as necessary, to achieve desired consistency.  If it is still too tart you can add a splash of milk.
13. Drizzle over crescent rolls and serve warm.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 57Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 38mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 1g

If you like this recipe you may enjoy these recipes that are perfect for springtime entertaining too:

Asparagus Tart with Honey Lemon Sauce

Cinnamon Rolls with Orange Cream Cheese Icing

Asparagus and New Potato Salad