special occasion Tree Cream Cheese Danish
Get ready to impress your guests with a stunning and delicious special occasion Tree Cream Cheese Danish! This festive breakfast treat features flaky crescent rolls shaped like a special occasion tree, filled with smooth cream cheese and topped with sweet cherry pie filling. Perfect for holiday brunches or family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is not only visually appealing but also a delightful combination of flavors that everyone will love. In just 30 minutes, you can create an eye-catching centerpiece that will leave your family and friends in awe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 22 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- For the glaze: 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
- Open crescent rolls without separating them. Slice each roll into 11 equal pieces.
- Arrange the sliced dough into a special occasion tree shape, saving one slice for the trunk.
- Indent each circle in the center and fill with cream cheese mixture and cherry pie filling.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly, then drizzle with a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish roll (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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