Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish Rolls Recipe
These Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish Rolls are a delightful and easy-to-make pastry featuring a creamy lemon-infused cream cheese filling with fresh raspberries wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough. Perfectly golden and drizzled with a sweet glaze, these danish rolls make an ideal breakfast treat or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 danish rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
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: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Prepare 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 avoid crushing them.
- Assemble Rolls: Unroll the tube of crescent roll dough onto a clean, flat surface. Spread the cream cheese and raspberry mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border clean around the edges. Starting from the long edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight tube. Using a serrated knife, slice the roll into 12 equal discs.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the discs on the prepared baking sheet in an overlapping circular pattern to create a flower-like shape. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Icing: While the danish rolls bake, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 to 3 teaspoons milk until smooth to create a drizzle-able icing.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the danish rolls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Drizzle the icing over the warm rolls and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth filling.
- Handle raspberries gently to keep them intact in the filling.
- Cut the roll into even slices to ensure uniform baking.
- The icing consistency can be adjusted by adding more milk to thin or additional powdered sugar to thicken.
- For an extra burst of lemon flavor, add a little lemon extract to the filling or icing.
- These rolls are best enjoyed warm but can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days.
Keywords: Lemon raspberry danish, cream cheese danish, crescent roll pastry, berry danish rolls, easy breakfast pastry
