Crescent Roll Lemon Danish

Everybody loves a delicious Danish pastry, but who has the time? Save yourself the wait and hassle of a bakery run and whip up a treat that will start your day off right.

And best of all, you probably have everything you need to make it in your pantry right now! This sweet and tangy breakfast treat will be a hit with everyone.

Why You Should Make This Recipe

Lemon and cream cheese is one of those classic combinations that just always work. And when you combine it with the convenience of crescent rolls, you’ve got an unbeatable dessert that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

With this incredible crescent roll lemon danish recipe, you can make a delicious breakfast treat with what you have in the refrigerator. No mixing, no kneading, just assemble and bake.

Ingredients

• 4 OZ. tube of crescent rolls
• 1/3 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup lemon curd
• ¼ cup fresh blueberries
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting

Let’s Make Crescent Roll Lemon Danish

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Open the tube of crescent rolls but do not unroll.
3. Slice the roll into 6 pieces.
4. Place the slices on a parchment or non-stick mat baking sheet.
5. Use your hands or a small spoon to make a deep indent in the crescent roll slices.
6. Fill each indent with ricotta cheese.
7. Add a small amount of lemon curd on top of the ricotta.
8. Top each with a few berries.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
10. Cool for 15-20 minutes, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

• These are best when made and served on the same day.
• Let them sit on the counter for 1 hour before serving so the cheese and lemon curd firm up a bit.
• Top with any berries you prefer.
• To make more than 6 Danish, we a larger tube of crescent rolls.

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