Raspberry-Cream Cheese Holiday Crescent Danish
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Raspberry-Cream Cheese Holiday Crescent Danish, a delightful treat that brings warmth and cheer to your holiday mornings. This easy-to-make pastry combines the rich creaminess of softened cream cheese with the tangy sweetness of fresh raspberries, all wrapped in golden, flaky crescent rolls. Not only is it perfect for Christmas morning or any festive gathering, but it also makes for an impressive centerpiece on your breakfast table. With its stunning candy cane shape and mouthwatering glaze, this Danish is sure to create special moments with loved ones while filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Gather around, savor every bite, and make lasting memories with this scrumptious holiday pastry!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (plus 1 teaspoon)
- 3/4 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 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 dough into triangles and cut each triangle in half lengthwise.
- Arrange the triangles in a row on the baking sheet, overlapping slightly.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of sugar until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the widest part of the dough.
- Toss fresh raspberries with raspberry preserves and place on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Fold over the tips of the dough and shape into a candy cane by curling one end.
- Brush melted butter over the top and sprinkle with remaining sugar.
- Bake for 16-20 minutes until golden brown; let cool slightly before transferring to a platter.
- Drizzle with a glaze made from powdered sugar mixed with milk before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg