Cheesecake Crescent Rolls 🍰🌀
Creamy cheesecake filling wrapped in buttery crescent dough, baked to golden perfection—ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
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4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp lemon juice (or zest for brightness)
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1 egg yolk (optional, for richness)
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Topping ideas:
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Powdered sugar
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Fruit preserves (strawberry, blueberry)
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Cinnamon sugar
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Instructions
1. Prep the Filling
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In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth.
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Add egg yolk (if using) for extra richness.
2. Assemble the Rolls
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Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
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Spoon 1 tbsp cheesecake filling onto the wide end of each triangle.
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Roll up from the wide end, tucking in the sides to seal.
3. Bake
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Place rolls on a parchment-lined tray, spacing them apart.
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Bake 10-12 mins until golden brown.
4. Finish & Serve
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Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted jam.
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Enjoy warm or chilled!
Variations
🍓 Berry Bliss: Add a spoonful of fruit preserves inside before rolling.
🍫 Chocolate Lover’s: Mix 1 tbsp cocoa powder into the filling.
🍋 Lemon Poppyseed: Add 1 tsp poppyseeds + extra lemon zest.
Pro Tip: For gooey centers, slightly underbake (10 mins max)!
Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack—easy and irresistible! 😋
Want a shortcut? Use pre-made cheesecake filling! 🏃♀️💨
