Danish Rolls Recipe

These irresistible Danish rolls are incredibly easy to make, starting with crescent roll dough for a shortcut to flaky, buttery perfection! A luscious cream cheese filling elevates these pastries to a gourmet level, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee treat. Impress your friends and family with minimal effort – they'll never guess how simple this recipe is!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 362.6 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 4.9 (11 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Danish Rolls

  1. Heat oven to 350f in small bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice
  2. Beat until smooth
  3. Separate dough into 8 rectangles
  4. Firmly press perforations to seal
  5. Spread each rectangle with about 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture
  6. Roll up each, starting at longest side
  7. Firmly pinch edges and ends to seal
  8. Gently stretch each roll to about 10 inches
  9. On ungreased large cookie sheet, coil each roll into a spiral with seam on the inside, tucking end under
  10. Make deep indentation in center of each roll
  11. Fill with 1 / 2 teaspoon preserves
  12. Bake at 350f for 20 to 25 minutes or until deep golden brown
  13. In small bowl, blend all glaze ingredients, adding enough milk for desired drizzling consistency
  14. Drizzle over warm rolls

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

96g

Fat

35g

Carbs

17g

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