OMG SO GOOD CHERRY CHEESE DANISH, QUICK & EASY

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Last week, my husband invited a business associate over for coffee and dessert... The problem? I had no dessert and they would be here in an hour. Ugh. The solution... these quick and easy Danish Rolls. Oh my goodness... they are good! And the best part is that you can use any flavor of cream cheese and pie filling that you have...

Provided by Family Favorites

Categories     Other Breads

Time 15h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

PASTRY:
1 can(s) crescent rolls
1/2 c pineapple cream cheese or choose your favorite
2 Tbsp sugar
1 large egg, separated
1/2 c cherry pie filling or choose your favorite
1 Tbsp water
1 tsp sugar
GLAZE:
1/3 c confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp almond or vanilla extract
1-2 tsp half and half or milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease cookie sheet.
  • 2. Unroll dough onto cookie sheet forming a 13x7" rectangle. Seal all perforations with your fingers.
  • 3. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 2 T. sugar by hand. Add slightly beaten egg yolk and mix thoroughly. Spoon lengthwise down center of dough in a 2 1/2" strip. Spoon pie filling on top of cream cheese mixture.
  • 4. Carefully cut 1" wide strips on each side of filling to within 1/2" of filling. Fold strips at an angle across filling mixture, alternating from side to side.
  • 5. In small bowl, mix egg white and water; beat well. Brush egg white mixture over dough. Sprinkle with 1 tsp. sugar.
  • 6. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove cookie sheet onto serving platter. Cool slightly.
  • 7. In small bowl, beat powdered sugar, extract and enough half and half (or milk) to make a drizzle and drizzle across top in a decorative manner.

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