Apricot Cream Cheese Danish

5 from 2 votes

This Apricot Cream Cheese Danish is the perfect springtime treat. Crescent dough spread with a sweet cream cheese and a delicious apricot fruit spread makes for a lovely addition to a Mother’s Day brunch or afternoon tea.

Prep Time10

Cook Time13

Total Time23

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: pieces

Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

1 can crescent rolls
1/2 cup apricot jam
4 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Icing

2 tablespoons softened butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water and/or lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl and with an electric mixer, beat together 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, warm apricot jam slightly in the microwave, just enough to make it easier to spread.
Roll out crescents and press seams together to form a large rectangle. Gently spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the rectangle. Spread the apricot jam over the cream cheese.
Roll each rectangle into a log shape, starting with the shorter side for larger danishes or the longer side for smaller, more bite-sized danishes.
Slice each log into 1-inch pieces. *
Place each danish onto a parchment or silicone lined baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated 375 degree oven for 13-15 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
Meanwhile, stir together the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar, softened butter and water/lemon juice. Set aside.
When the danishes are finished baking, remove from the oven and cool for several minutes before drizzling with the icing.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

*Pro tip: chill the logs in the refrigerator to make it easier to slice, and use plain dental floss for cutting.

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