Crescent Heart Danish Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12 danishes
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Calories
160 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Crescent Heart Danish Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by rolling and folding crescent dough sheets, then slicing and shaping them into hearts by pinching ends and pressing down centers. The filling consists of softened cream cheese mixed smoothly with powdered sugar, providing a creamy base under a layer of raspberry jam or other fruit preserves.
The edges are brushed with a butter and brown sugar mixture before baking at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until the crust turns golden. Once cooled, a simple icing made from powdered sugar and cream or milk is drizzled over the danishes, enhancing their sweetness and presentation.
These danishes offer a balance of flaky, buttery dough, tangy cream cheese, and fruity jam. They're suitable for breakfast, brunch, or a light dessert. The ability to use different jams allows customization of flavors.
Nutrition information varies with ingredients and serving sizes, so consider this when planning portions.
Ingredients
- 1 roll crescent dough sheets
- 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam or your favorite fruit, or preserves
- 2 TB brown sugar
- 2 TB butter melted
For the Icing:
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 TB heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out crescent dough on flat surface, then fold the two sides in towards the middle, so the edges meet.
- Cut into half inch slices and place them on prepared baking sheet.
- Pinch the bottom of the slices into a point and then press down on top of the dough to form a heart shape.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Scoop cream cheese mixture on top of each dough heart and spread almost to the edges.
- Spoon fruit filling on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Whisk together melted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl, then brush edges of hearts danishes with the butter mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the crust just starts to turn golden brown.
- Whisk powdered sugar together with milk or cream and drizzle over the cooled danishes.
Notes
- Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature for easy mixing.
- Choose your favorite fruit jam or preserves to vary the flavor.
- Brush edges evenly with butter-brown sugar mixture for a golden crust.
- Cool the danishes before icing for best drizzle effect.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12danishes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 194mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 224IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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