Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls (Oven & Air Fryer)

Soft warm and delicious Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are a a simple treat in life we al deserve from time to time. This is a beginner friendly recipe that can turn into fun for the entire family just by working with items you probably already have in your kitchen. I keep these crescents on hand just in case an occasion arises that may require some sweet improvements. They are perfect as a finger food, coffee snack or just a plate of inviting tantalizing rewards. The promises of sweet lemon flavored glaze and soft warm crescents are a match made in taste bud heaven. My family enjoys these simple pleasures and I am sure yours will too.

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In small bowl: combine cream cheese, lemon juice & sugar.

Mix well.

Separate the dough into 8 triangles. Scoop about 1 tbsp of mixture and spread onto the long side of the crescents. Gently fold and roll the dough to the point end.

Oven: Place the crescents on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. 

Air fryer: Coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the crescents in the basket. Cook for 6 minutes or until golden brown.

In a bowl: combine powdered sugar & lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.

Drizzle the glaze over the lemon cheesecake. Zest some lemon on top of the crescents.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

Succulently smooth and rich Cheesecake Crescent Rolls are so easy and quick you will be glad you decided to try them.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Baked Goods, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can pillsbury crescent rolls
  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • lemon zest

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven or air fryer to 350°F (176°C). 
  • In small bowl: combine cream cheese, lemon juice, sugar and mix well.
  • Separate the dough into 8 triangles. Scoop about 1 tbsp of mixture and spread onto the long side of the crescents. Gently fold and roll the dough to the point end.
  • Oven: Place the crescents on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. 
    Air fryer: Coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the crescents in the basket. Cook for 6 minutes or until golden brown. (Do not use parchment paper).
  • In a bowl: combine powdered sugar & lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the lemon cheesecake. Zest some lemon on top of the crescents.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

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