Description
Flaky crescent rolls layered with a creamy lemon-infused cream cheese filling, offering a perfect balance of buttery richness and refreshing citrus flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 225 g cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it into the bottom of the dish, sealing seams.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough.
- Unroll the second dough can and place it over the filling, sealing seams.
- Brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Seal dough seams היטב to prevent filling from leaking.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep texture soft and flaky.
- Let cool slightly before cutting for clean slices.
- Optional glaze can be added for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
