Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Prepare the Filling:
In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest (if using). Mix until smooth and creamy.
3. Prepare the Crescent Rolls:
Unroll the crescent roll dough on a flat surface. Separate the dough into triangles along the perforated lines.
Spread a generous spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Be sure not to overfill so the filling doesn’t spill out while baking.
4. Roll the Crescent Rolls:
Roll up each triangle of dough from the wide end to the point, wrapping the cream cheese filling inside. Pinch the edges of the dough to seal them tightly.
Place each rolled crescent on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and puffed.
6. Finish with Powdered Sugar:
Once the rolls are done baking, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
If desired, dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
7. Serve:
Serve these Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls warm. Enjoy them as a sweet treat with your morning coffee or as a dessert after dinner.
