Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish Rolls Recipe

Introduction

Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish Rolls are a delightful breakfast treat featuring a creamy lemon and raspberry filling wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. These sweet rolls bake to a golden brown and are finished with a simple powdered sugar glaze for the perfect balance of tart and sweet.

Ingredients

• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 8oz tube Pillsbury crescent roll dough sheet
• For the icing:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tsp milk

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the raspberries.
3. Step 3: Unroll the crescent dough sheet and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
4. Step 4: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough into a tight tube. Use a serrated knife to cut the roll into 12 equal discs.
5. Step 5: Arrange the discs in a slightly overlapping circular pattern on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Step 6: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.
7. Step 7: While the rolls bake, mix the powdered sugar and milk until smooth to make the icing.
8. Step 8: Drizzle the icing over the warm danish rolls and serve.

Tips & Variations

• Use regular crescent rolls if dough sheets are unavailable, but pinch seams well to prevent filling leakage.
• Substitute fresh raspberries with blackberries, blueberries, or strawberries for different berry flavors.
• Mix in seedless raspberry jam if you prefer a smoother filling without seeds.
• Add a pinch of lemon zest to the icing for an extra citrus kick.

Storage

Store leftover danish rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a microwave or oven before serving to restore flakiness. For longer storage, freeze baked rolls wrapped tightly for up to 1 month; thaw and warm before enjoying.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen raspberries instead of fresh?

Fresh raspberries are best for the filling’s texture, but if using frozen, thaw and drain them well to avoid excess moisture in the dough.

Is it necessary to use crescent roll dough sheets?

Sheets are preferred because they do not have pre-cut seams, which makes rolling easier and prevents filling leaks. If using regular crescent rolls, press the seams firmly to seal.