Description
Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish Rolls are a delightful fusion of tangy lemon, sweet raspberries, and creamy cheese wrapped in golden crescent dough. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet afternoon treat, these rolls are both visually stunning and deliciously irresistible. With just 30 minutes from prep to oven, they make a quick and easy indulgence for busy mornings or special occasions. Serve them warm, drizzled with a simple glaze or alongside fresh berries for an added burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tube (8 oz) Pillsbury crescent roll dough
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- Milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Gently fold in the raspberries.
- Unroll the crescent dough and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over it. Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal discs.
- Place the discs on the prepared baking sheet in an overlapping pattern. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (65g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg