Description

If you’re craving something that’s rich, buttery, a little tangy, and sweet enough to satisfy your dessert tooth, look no further than these Lemon Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Dough:

1 can (8-count) refrigerated crescent rolls
→ Pillsbury is the classic, but any brand works

Filling:

4 oz cream cheese, softened

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

½ tsp lemon extract

Zest of 1 lemon

Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

½ tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp milk or cream

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Instructions

In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add fresh lemon juice, lemon extract, and lemon zest.
Beat again until the mixture is thick and glossy.

💡 Why it works:

Cream cheese brings richness.
Granulated sugar adds just the right sweetness.
Lemon juice and zest bring brightness.
Lemon extract amps up the flavor without watering down the texture.

The result is a thick, spoonable filling that doesn’t melt too fast when baked — just enough to get that gooey center we love.

🥄 Rolling the Crescents Perfectly

Here’s how to fill and roll like a pro — no leaks, no mess, just perfect little bundles of joy.

Filling Tips:

Use a heaping tablespoon of lemon filling per triangle.
Place the filling on the wide end of the triangle.
Don’t spread the filling — keep it mounded in the center.