Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Raspberry-Cream Cheese Holiday Crescent Danish, a perfect treat for any holiday gathering. With its flaky crescent roll exterior and luscious cream cheese filling, this pastry captures the essence of the season. Fresh raspberries add a pop of color and flavor, making it an irresistible addition to your breakfast table or dessert spread. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, this Danish can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, ensuring it’s a crowd-pleaser for Christmas mornings or holiday brunches. Elevate your festivities with this charming, berry-filled pastry that combines ease and elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Powdered sugar for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles, cutting each in half lengthwise.
- Arrange the triangles on the baking sheet, pressing edges together.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth; spread on dough.
- Toss raspberries with preserves and layer over cream cheese.
- Fold tips of dough over filling, shaping into a candy cane form.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 16-20 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before drizzling icing made from powdered sugar and milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (65g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg