Danish Delights - Any Fruit, Pie Filling Or Almond

Name: Danish Delights - Any Fruit, Pie Filling Or Almond
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, room temp; 1/4 cup cottage cheese (optional); 1/4 cup sugar (More if you have a real sweet tooth or 1/4 cup Splenda); 1 small egg (if large, beat and just add half or double the recipe); 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, grated; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup dried fruit (go juicy and try fresh or use pie filling or jam) or 1/2 cup almond paste (go juicy and try fresh or use pie filling or jam); 1 batch crescent roll (Crescent Rolls without the kosher salt and caraway or roll Pillsbury seamless); 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 tablespoon milk; 1/2 tablespoon butter, soft; nuts (to garnish)

Servings: persons

4 ounces cream cheese, room temp
1/4 cup cottage cheese (optional)
1/4 cup sugar (More if you have a real sweet tooth or 1/4 cup Splenda)
1 small egg (if large, beat and just add half or double the recipe)
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup dried fruit (go juicy and try fresh or use pie filling or jam) or 1/2 cup almond paste (go juicy and try fresh or use pie filling or jam)
1 batch crescent roll (Crescent Rolls without the kosher salt and caraway or roll Pillsbury seamless)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 tablespoon milk
1/2 tablespoon butter, soft
nuts (to garnish)

1
Beat cream cheese, cottage cheese (if using) and sugar until smooth in a mixer. Add egg, lemon peel, lemon juice and vanilla. Beat until well blended.
2
If using dried fruit, fold it into the cream cheese mixture. If using fresh fruit, jam or pie filling, hold it aside.
3
If using Pillsbury rolls, open crescent rolls. Do not unroll, just slice into 8 pieces. If you made your own, shape into 8 rounds.
4
Place on silpat. Press in the center to make a depression for the cream cheese and fruit/filling or jam.
5
Place 1/8th of the mixture in the center of each. If using fresh fruit, pie filling or jam, spoon some on top of that in the center of each.
6
If using nuts, sprinkle on top now.
7
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
8
Remove fro oven and place on a cooling rack for about 15 minutes.
9
Mix butter and confectioners' sugar. Then add milk and mix to make icing.
10
Drizzle over each danish.

480

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces cream cheese, room temp, 1/4 cup cottage cheese (optional), 1/4 cup sugar (More if you have a real sweet tooth or 1/4 cup Splenda), 1 small egg (if large, beat and just add half or double the recipe), and more.

Yes, Danish Delights - Any Fruit, Pie Filling Or Almond falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Danish Delights - Any Fruit, Pie Filling Or Almond

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

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