Creamy Lemon Crescent Ring
By now you must know that I’m addicted to crescent rings. Easy, quick and delicious are the three things I look for when deciding to make a treat for the family. And you really can’t go wrong with these, no matter what. And this creamy lemon crescent ring recipe is so simple that the kids can help you. Your neighbors may want to invade your space when they hear you’re making it, too.
PLUS – How beautiful are these lemons??
Ingredients
3 ounces of cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 can crescent rolls
Glaze:
½ cup powdered sugar
3 teaspoons milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350, and then spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, beat sugar, cream cheese, lemon juice, and lemon peel until smooth.
Do not separate the crescent rolls; you’re going to roll them out into one big sheet of dough. Unroll them, and then lay them lengthwise so you make one long sheet. Be sure to pinch the dough together.
Spoon cream cheese mixture onto the dough and spread evenly, leaving about ½ inch around the sides where there is no cream cheese. You can add more lemon peel if you like.
Gently roll the dough up from the end creating a tube.
Pinch the ends of the tube together so the filling doesn’t escape. Refrigerate roll for 10-15 minutes, so you can cut it without everything seeping out.
Using a serrated knife, cut the tube of dough into about 12 slices. Arrange the slices into a circle. Their edges should be touching, but they don’t need to overlap.
Bake for about 18 minutes or until dough is golden brown.
Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over baked ring.
Are you drooling yet?? These taste kind of like a lemon danish that you buy at the store. And because they are baked like this, they easily separate, making serving them really simple. I don’t know about you, but if I have to cut things, my kids will fight over who got the bigger slice! So this one is so much easier. It tastes great straight out of the oven, but I love it when it actually sits a while. Refrigerate any leftovers, as it is AH-MAZING cold.
Don’t forget to check out the rest of my Crescent Ring Recipes. You’re sure to find something you love!
Creamy Lemon Crescent Ring
An easy lemon danish recipe that is perfect for tea time.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 can crescent rolls
Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 3 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350, and then spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, beat sugar, cream cheese, lemon juice, and lemon peel until smooth.
- Do not separate the crescent rolls; you’re going to roll them out into one big sheet of dough. Unroll them, and then lay them lengthwise so you make one long sheet. Be sure to pinch the dough together.
- Spoon cream cheese mixture onto the dough and spread evenly, leaving about ½ inch around the sides where there is no cream cheese. You can add more lemon peel if you like.
- Gently roll the dough up from the end creating a tube.
- Pinch the ends of the tube together so the filling doesn’t escape. Refrigerate roll for 10-15 minutes, so you can cut it without everything seeping out.
- Using a serrated knife, cut the tube of dough into about 12 slices. Arrange the slices into a circle. Their edges should be touching, but they don’t need to overlap.
- Bake for about 18 minutes or until dough is golden brown.
- Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over baked ring.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 127Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 100mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 2g
Katie Reed is a passionate writer and mother of four vivacious boys from Salt Lake City, Utah. Drawing from her own journey through TTC, pregnancy, and the joys of raising children, she offers a wealth of insight into the world of motherhood. Beyond her heartfelt tales, Katie delights her readers with family-friendly recipes, engaging crafts, and a curated library of printables for both kids and adults. When she’s not penning her experiences, you’ll find her crafting memories with her husband and sons—Dexter, Daniel, Chester, and Wilder.
