Special Occasion Tree Cream Cheese Danish
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Special Occasion Tree Cream Cheese Danish, a delightful pastry that brings joy to any holiday gathering. This charming treat features flaky crescent rolls shaped like a Special Occasion tree, filled with a creamy blend of softened cream cheese and sweet cherry pie filling.
- 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 softened cream cheese
- 3/4 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 teaspoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Slice each can of crescent rolls into 11 equal pieces without separating them.
- Arrange the dough circles in a Special Occasion tree shape on a baking sheet.
- Create indents in the center of each circle using your thumb or a tart tamper.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each indent.
- Top with cherry pie filling as desired.
- Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before drizzling with glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg