Pepper Jelly Danish

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 14

A sweet and savory pastry treat filled with cream cheese and red pepper jelly

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

240

Sugar

10g

Fat

16g

Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with this Pepper Jelly Danish recipe. The cream cheese filling adds a creamy texture while the red pepper jelly provides a kick of flavor. It's a great breakfast pastry to serve when you want to impress your guests, or as a sweet and savory snack for any time of day.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
3.	In a bowl, mix cream cheese, egg, and honey.
4.	Spread mixture onto each triangle.
5.	Top with a teaspoon of red pepper jelly.
6.	Roll up each triangle and place onto a baking sheet.
7.	Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

The combination of sweet and savory flavors make for a unique taste experience.
The pepper jelly adds a kick of spice to balance out the sweetness of the cream cheese and honey.

CONS

The crescent dough can be difficult to work with and may stick to the rolling surface.
The pepper jelly may be too spicy for some palates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Red pepper jelly contains capsaicin which can boost metabolism and reduce inflammation. However, the high fat content in the cream cheese and crescent dough make this pastry a high calorie, high fat indulgence.

	4 cans crescent roll dough
	1 package cream cheese , softened
	1 large egg , lightly beaten
	1/3 cup red pepper jelly
	1 tablespoon honey