Indulge in the simplicity of our Easy Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Danishes – a delightful treat that effortlessly combines convenience with a burst of sweet, tangy flavor. These delectable pastries, featuring reduced-fat cream cheese and sugar-free fruit preserves, are perfect for a quick breakfast, satisfying snack, or a delightful dessert.
PREP TIME: 10 minutes | COOK TIME: 12 minutes | ADDITIONAL TIME: 8 minutes | TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
2 Tbsp zero-point white granulated sugar sweetener
2 tsp lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
1 tsp lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
8 tsp sugar-free preserves or 1/4 cup mixed berries with 1 tbsp zero-point white granulated sugar sweetener
1 (8 oz.) reduced-fat crescent roll package (Pillsbury recommended)
1/2 egg yolk + 1 tsp water for egg wash
Icing Drizzle:
1 Tbsp Pillsbury sugar-free vanilla frosting, melted, or 2 Tbsp regular powdered sugar, or zero-point powdered sugar sweetener with 1 tsp milk
Instructions:
Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream Cheese Mixture:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the room-temperature reduced-fat cream cheese, sweetener, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer to beat the ingredients until creamy.
Prepare Crescent Rolls:
Open the crescent roll package, keeping the rolls in the tube shape. Slice the dough into eight even slices using a sharp knife. Press each slice between your hands to create 2-inch circles. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Create Indentation:
Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to make an indentation in the center of each Danish.
Assembly:
Spread 1 Tbsp of the cream cheese mixture inside the indentation of each Danish. Add 1 tsp of sugar-free preserves on top of the cream cheese mixture.
Egg Wash:
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 egg yolk with 1 teaspoon water. Using a pastry brush, brush the edges of the Danishes with the egg wash.
Bake:
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Icing Drizzle:
While baking, melt the sugar-free frosting or mix the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth.
Final Touch:
Remove the Danishes from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes. Dip a fork into the icing and swizzle it on top of each Danish.
Notes:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 136
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 19mg
Sodium: 221mg
Carbohydrates: 16g
Net Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 3g
Conclusion:
Savor the simplicity and deliciousness of our Easy Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Danishes, a versatile treat that suits any occasion. With reduced-fat ingredients and a sugar-free twist, these pastries redefine convenience without compromising on flavor. Perfect for those seeking a quick and guilt-free indulgence!
These Easy Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Danishes are made easy-using Crescent rolls, reduced fat cream cheese, sugar free fruit preserves, and then topped with icing drizzle!! These make for an easy and delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert!
Easy Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Danishes
PREP TIME10 minutes
COOK TIME12 minutes
ADDITIONAL TIME8 minutes
TOTAL TIME30 minutes
Ingredients
4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, at room temperature.
2 Tbsp zero point white granulated sugar sweetener
2 tsp lemon juice, about 1/2 lemon
1 tsp lemon zest, about 1 lemon
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
8 tsp sugar free preserves or 1/4 cup berries mixed 1 tbsp zero point white granulated sugar sweetener
1 ( 8 oz.) reduced fat crescent roll package- I use Pillsbury reduced fat crescent rolls
1/2 egg yolk+ 1 tsp water, for egg wash
Icing drizzle:
1 Tbsp Pillsbury sugar free vanilla frosting, melted or 2 Tbsp regular powdered sugar or zero point powdered sugar sweetener and 1 tsp milk
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.In a large mixing bowl combine, light cream cheese, sweetener, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla extract and using a hand mixer, beat until creamy.
Open crescent roll package. Keep the crescent rolls in the tube shaped. Using a sharp knife, slice the dough into even 8 slices.
Place each slice between your hands and press down making a 2-inch circle. Place dough circles on prepared baking sheet down.
Using your thumb or back of a small spoon, make an indentation in center of each danish.
Spread a 1 Tbsp of the cream cheese mixture inside the indentation of each danish. Add 1 tsp sugar free preserves on top of the cream cheese mixture.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 egg yolk with 1 teaspoon water.
Using a pastry brush; brush the edges of the danishes with the egg wash.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, melt the sugar free frosting or mix the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
Remove the danishes from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes.
Dip a fork into icing and swizzle on top of each danish.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight container with a lid and store in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Information:
YIELD:8
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 136TOTAL FAT: 7gSATURATED FAT: 3gCHOLESTEROL: 19mgSODIUM: 221mgCARBOHYDRATES: 16gNET CARBOHYDRATES: 15gFIBER: 1gSUGAR: 2gPROTEIN: 3g
