A Candy Cane Breakfast!
How CUTE is this candy cane Danish?! We are known to add a festive twist to our food any chance we get, and this Danish is an easy one to doll up – simply shape it like a candy cane! It’s great for Christmas morning or for breakfast when company is in town. This flaky crust is filled with strawberry preserves (and fresh berries) along with a sweet and tangy cream cheese filling. And it’s as delicious as it is ADORABLE! Better yet, it’s simple to assemble and bakes up in under 20 minutes. Whether it’s Christmas morning or you just want to get into the Christmas spirit, this is one magical way to start your day! Be sure to also check our out Puff Pastry Candy Canes too.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 25 minutes
COOK TIME: 16 minutes
4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 (8-ounce ) can refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 count) ½ cup chopped strawberries – or chopped raspberries or cherries ¼ cup strawberry jam – or raspberry jam 1 tablespoon butter, melted – salted or unsalted butter 1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional nuts – Sprinkle ¼ cup finely chopped nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds on top of the strawberry jam.
Glaze
½ cup powdered sugar, sifted 1-2 teaspoons milk optional flavoring – mix in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
How to Make A Candy Cane Danish
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