Description
Lemon Glazed Cheesecake Rolls are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake filling wrapped in soft, fluffy dough, topped with a zesty lemon glaze. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, with a velvety texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup milk
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Add the softened butter and milk, stirring until a dough forms.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other and slice into 1-inch pieces.
- Place the rolls on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the lemon glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Once the rolls are done, drizzle the lemon glaze over them while they are still warm.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the dough and filling a day in advance and store them separately in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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