Raspberry-Cream Cheese Holiday Crescent Danish
Indulge in the festive delight of Raspberry-Cream Cheese Holiday Crescent Danish, a perfect addition to your holiday breakfast table. This easy-to-make pastry features a warm, flaky crescent roll enveloping a rich cream cheese filling and tart raspberries. It’s not only visually stunning with its candy cane shape but also bursting with flavor, making it an excellent choice for Christmas mornings or family gatherings. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this delightful treat is sure to become a cherished holiday tradition. Prepare to impress your loved ones with this simple yet elegant recipe that embodies the spirit of the season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, divided
- 3/4 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half lengthwise.
- Arrange the triangles in a row on the baking sheet, slightly overlapping.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and two tablespoons of sugar until smooth; spread across the dough.
- Combine raspberries and preserves; spoon over cream cheese mixture.
- Fold and pinch the ends of the dough to form a candy cane shape; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with remaining sugar.
- Bake for 16-20 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before drizzling with a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (85g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg