Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flaky crescent rolls filled with a creamy lemon-infused cream cheese filling, perfect for brunch or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the filling: In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Prepare the dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean surface and separate it into individual triangles.
- Fill the triangles: Spoon about a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll them up: Gently roll the dough from the wide end to the point.
- Prepare for baking: Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush with egg wash: Beat the egg and lightly coat the tops of the rolls.
- Bake to perfection for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving warm.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the filling a day in advance and storing it in the refrigerator. For air frying, cook at 320°F (160°C) for about 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg