Description
Looking for the best lemon cream cheese rolls? This recipe is quick, easy, and so fluffy perfect for adding a burst of citrus to your day! Whether you’re after a healthy breakfast idea or a simple snack, these rolls deliver every time. Great for brunch, holidays, and gatherings. Save this easy lemon roll recipe for your next baking day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Warm milk and mix with sugar and yeast. Let it foam.
- Add melted butter, eggs, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise until doubled.
- Prepare filling with cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and juice.
- Roll dough, spread filling, roll up, and slice.
- Place rolls in baking dish. Let rise again.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes.
- Glaze with lemon icing and sprinkle zest.
Notes
- Brush rolls with melted butter before glazing for extra softness.
- Add vanilla extract to glaze for extra depth of flavor.
- Use fresh lemons for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg