Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish Rolls Recipe
These Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish Rolls are a delightful blend of tangy lemon, sweet raspberries, and creamy cheese wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for a breakfast treat or a sweet snack, they’re baked to golden perfection and topped with a smooth powdered sugar icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 12 Danish rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Filling
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Dough
- 1 8oz tube Pillsbury crescent roll dough sheet
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the rolls don’t stick during baking.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the fresh raspberries to keep them intact.
- Spread Filling on Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a flat surface. Spread the cream cheese and raspberry mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a clean 1/2-inch edge around all sides to help with rolling.
- Roll and Slice Dough: Starting at the long edge, carefully roll the dough sheet into a tight tube. Using a serrated knife, cut the roll into 12 equal-sized discs for individual Danish rolls.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the discs in an overlapping, circular pattern on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rolls turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Prepare Icing: While the rolls bake, mix the powdered sugar with 2 to 3 teaspoons of milk until you achieve a smooth, drizzle-able consistency.
- Drizzle Icing and Serve: Once the Danish rolls are warm from the oven, drizzle the icing evenly over the tops. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade lemon raspberry cream cheese Danish rolls.
Notes
- Use fresh raspberries for the best flavor and texture; frozen raspberries may cause excess moisture.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling mixture.
- You can add a pinch of vanilla extract to the filling for extra flavor.
- For a thicker icing, reduce the amount of milk slightly.
- These rolls are best served warm but can be reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
Keywords: Lemon Danish, Raspberry Danish, Cream Cheese Danish Rolls, Breakfast Pastry, Crescent Roll Recipe, Easy Danish Recipe
