DANISH ALMOND CREAM ROLLS

Danish Almond Cream Rolls image

Provided by Jamallah Bergman

Number Of Ingredients 13

ROLLS
2 pkg cream cheese,softened
1/2 to 1 tsp almond extract
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/2 c finely chopped almonds
2 can(s) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 egg white
1 tsp water
1/4 c sliced almonds
GLAZE
2/3 c powdered sugar
1/4 to 1/2 tsp almond extract
3 to 4 tsp milk

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350. In small bowl, beat cream cheese,1/2 tsp almond extract and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until fluffy. Stir in chopped almonds. Separate one can of dough into 4 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. Press or roll each to form 7x4 inch rectangle; spread each with about 2 tbsp of the cream cheese filling to within 1/4 inch of edges. Starting at longer side, roll up each rectangle,firmly pinching edges and ends to seal.
2. Gently stretch each roll to 10 inches. Coil each roll into a spiral with the seam on the inside,tucking ends under. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Repeat with remaining can of dough and cream cheese filling.
3. In small bowl, combine egg white and water;brush over rolls. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
4. Bake at 350 for 17 to 23 minutes or until deep golden brown. In small bowl, blend all glaze ingredients, adding enough milk for desired drizzling consistency; drizzle over warm rolls. Serve warm.