Peggy’s Cream Cheese Danish

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 2
Peggy's Cream Cheese Danish - Flaky pastry filled with sweetened cream cheese and slivered almonds
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Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
16 ounces cream cheese , softened
1 egg , separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 teaspoon water
1/2 cup almonds , slivered

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
320
Sugar
22g
Fat
23g
Peggy's Cream Cheese Danish is the perfect combination of sweet and creamy in flaky pastry form. This dessert is sure to impress guests at any gathering and is versatile enough to be served for breakfast or brunch. While this recipe is not the healthiest option, it does offer some nutritional benefits with the cream cheese providing a good source of protein and calcium. However, with high levels of sugar and calories, it is best enjoyed in moderation.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2.In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar and cream cheese until smooth
3.Add egg yolk (reserve egg white) and beat until fully incorporated
4.Mix in vanilla extract and lemon juice
5.Roll out crescent roll dough and press seams together to form a rectangle
6.Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over dough
7.Sprinkle slivered almonds over cream cheese layer
8.Roll up dough, starting from long end
9.Brush with egg white mixed with water
10.Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown
11.

PROS

Delicious dessert that is sure to impress guests.
Flaky and creamy with the perfect amount of sweetness.

CONS

High in calories and sugar.
Takes some time to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest dessert option, this recipe does provide some nutritional benefits. Cream cheese is a good source of protein and calcium.

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