Candy Cane Crescent Roll Danish is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. This easy recipe combines the flaky goodness of crescent rolls with a sweet and creamy cherry filling, all topped off with a sweet glaze.
The holidays would not be complete without a candy cane shaped danish filled with cherry pie filling. It’s one of the easiest desserts to bring to a Christmas party or gathering and loved by all.
Most likely you will be going home with no leftovers so be prepared to make a double batch if you want some for yourself.
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Why You’ll Love This Christmas Danish Recipe
- Festive and eye-catching!
- Easy to make and perfect for a last minute dessert!
- Sweet cherry flavor!
- Customizable!
- Great for parties or potlucks!
- Fun Christmas breakfast!
Cherry Danish Ingredients
- Crescent rolls
- Cherry pie filling
- Cream cheese
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
How to Make Cherry Candy Cane Danish
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll crescent rolls on top of the parchment paper and align into a candy cane shape making sure to overlap the edges slightly.
In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Spread the cream cheese mixture along the wide end of the triangles.
Spoon the cherry pie filling on top.
Fold the triangles points over top the filling and in a diagonal pattern to form the stripes. Tuck the points under the base to seal together.
Seal the ends together and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
In a bowl, mix together powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Add additional milk if too thick.
Drizzle icing over top of pastry while warm. Slice and enjoy!
Tips for Making Candy Cane Danish
- Don’t overfill! You won’t be using up all the crescent rolls (only 1 ½ cans) and pie filling so no need to overstuff. Make some hand pies with the leftovers.
- Make sure baking sheet is lined with parchment paper or a silpat non-stick mat to prevent the danish from sticking.
- Seal edges properly to prevent any spilling during baking.
- Try different fruit fillings such as strawberry, raspberry, blueberry or Nutella for a different flavor.
FAQs
While this recipe is best when warm, you could make it the day before, cover it tightly with plastic wrap and store in the fridge. Warm in oven or microwave.
Yes, you can. Allow the cheese danish to cool completely and wrap tightly in plastic wrap or place in airtight container. Store in freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw out in fridge overnight and warm in oven until warmed through.
The danish will last up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Of course! You could add powdered sugar, additional icing or chocolate drizzle.
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- Steak and Egg Casserole
- Hawaiian Breakfast Sliders
- Overnight French Toast Casserole
- Mini Pancake Bites
- Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream
Recipe
Cherry Candy Cane Danish
Ingredients
For the Danish
- 2 cans crescent rolls
- 1 (21oz.) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (8oz.) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
For the Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll crescent rolls on top of the parchment paper and align into a candy cane shape making sure to overlap the edges slightly.
- In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture along the wide end of the triangles. Spoon the cherry pie filling on top.
- Fold the triangles points over top the filling and in a diagonal pattern to form the stripes. Tuck the points under the base to seal together.
- Seal the ends together and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix together powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Add additional milk if too thick.
- Drizzle icing over top of pastry while warm. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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