Description
Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish Rolls are a delightful combination of tangy lemon and sweet raspberries wrapped in flaky pastry. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a special treat, these rolls are not only easy to make but also visually stunning. With a creamy filling that melts in your mouth and a golden exterior, they are an impressive addition to any table. This quick recipe takes under 30 minutes to prepare, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy the refreshing flavors of lemon and raspberry while creating beautiful pastries that will brighten your day.
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 icing)
- Milk (to thin icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Gently fold in fresh raspberries.
- Unroll the crescent dough and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly, leaving a 1/2-inch edge.
- Roll the dough tightly from one long edge and cut into 12 equal discs.
- Arrange the discs on the prepared baking sheet in a circular pattern and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg