Crescent Cheese Danishes

 

Ingredients

1 pkg. (250 g) cream cheese, softened

1/2 t. (125 mL) sugar

1 C. (15 mL) lemon juice

2 boxes (8 croissants each) Pillsbury * croissants

4 tbsp. (20 mL) jelly or fruit jam

1/2 t. (125 mL) icing sugar

1 C. (5 mL) vanilla

2 to 3 tbsp. teaspoon (10 to 15 mL) milk

Steps

STEP 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 ° F (180 ° C). In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Divide the dough into 8 rectangles; press the perforations to seal them.

Steps

STEP 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 ° F (180 ° C). In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Divide the dough into 8 rectangles; press the perforations to seal them.

STEP 2 – Spread about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture on each rectangle. Roll up each recttangle, starting from the long side; firmly pinch the edges and ends to seal them. Gently stretch each roll to measure approximately 10 ”. On a large ungreased baking sheet, spiral each roll, folded inward, tipping end from below. Form a deep recess in the center of each roll; Fill it with 1/2 teaspoon of jelly or jam.

STEP 3 – Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until dark golden brown. In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients and add enough milk to achieve the desired consistency. Pour over the still hot croissants.