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Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 8
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These crescent roll-ups are bursting with that tart flavor lemon lovers love! The creamy cheesecake filling is a delicious addition for that perfect balance between sweet and citrus-y.
Updated May 11, 2023
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Ingredients

Crescent Rolls

Glaze and Topping

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Additional grated lemon peel, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • 2
    In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar and 4 teaspoons lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed and no lumps remain.
  • 3
    Unroll dough on work surface into 12x7-inch rectangle, and cut into 8 rectangles (3x3 1/2 inches each). Spread 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture over each dough rectangle to within 1/4 inch of the short ends.
  • 4
    Roll up each rectangle, starting with shortest side, and pinch seam to seal. Place on cookie sheet, seam side down; brush with melted butter. Bake 11 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes on cookie sheet.
  • 5
    In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons of the lemon juice. If necessary, add additional lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over warm crescent rolls, and garnish with additional grated lemon peel. Serve warm.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Crescent dinner rolls may be used in place of the dough sheets. Just unroll dough, and pinch seams together.
  • tip 2
    Cream cheese may be softened in the microwave. Remove wrapper, place on microwavable plate, and microwave on High 10 to 20 seconds.

Nutrition Information

260 Calories, 14g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 29g Total Carbohydrate, 17g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
260
Calories from Fat
130
Total Fat
14g
22%
Saturated Fat
8g
39%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
30mg
11%
Sodium
330mg
14%
Potassium
40mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
17g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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