Description

These Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish Rolls feature a luscious lemon and raspberry cream cheese filling wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, baked to golden perfection and topped with a simple sweet icing. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful treat, these easy-to-make danishes combine tart lemon, sweet raspberries, and creamy cheese in every bite.

Ingredients

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Danish Rolls

4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1 (8 oz) 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 and set aside to prepare for baking the danish rolls.
Prepare the 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, taking care not to mash them too much.
Assemble the Rolls: Unroll the tube of crescent dough sheet onto a clean surface. Spread the cream cheese and raspberry mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border clear around the edges. Starting at the long edge, roll the dough up tightly into a tube.
Slice the Rolls: Using a serrated knife, cut the rolled dough into 12 equal size discs, approximately 1-inch thick.
Arrange and Bake: Place the discs in an overlapping circular pattern on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the danishes are puffed and golden brown.
Make the Icing: While the danishes are baking, combine the powdered sugar with 2 to 3 teaspoons of milk in a small bowl, stirring until smooth and pourable.
Finish and Serve: Once the danish rolls are baked, remove them from the oven and drizzle the sweet icing over the warm rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors.

Notes

Use Pillsbury crescent roll dough sheets for best results, as these are uncut and easier to roll evenly.
If you prefer, substitute fresh raspberries with blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, or seedless raspberry jam for variation.
Add lemon zest to the icing for a stronger lemon flavor.
Double the recipe if serving a larger group, as these are very popular and disappear fast!
Ensure fresh raspberries are gently folded to maintain their shape and prevent the filling from becoming too runny.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cream Cheese, danish rolls, Lemon, raspberry, breakfast, brunch, dessert