Almond Danish Swirls

Filling

Ingredients

• 4 oz. Cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup Confectioners Sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 4 oz. slivered almonds, finely chopped

Directions

1. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, almond extract, and sugar until fluffy.
2. Fold half of the chopped almonds into the cream cheese mixture.

Assembly & Baking

Ingredients

• 2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon water

Directions

1. Separate one can of dough and form it into 4 rectangles, firmly pressing the perforations to seal.
2. Roll each into a 7x4" rectangle and spread with about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture, leaving a 1/4 inch edge.
3. Roll into a tight roll.
4. Place the rolls on a plate, wrap with plastic wrap, and chill until firm (about 30 minutes).
5. Repeat the process with the second can of dough.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
7. Cut each chilled roll into 4 slices and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
8. In a small bowl, combine the egg white with 1 teaspoon of water.
9. Brush this mixture over the swirls and sprinkle with the remaining almonds.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Glaze

Ingredients

• 2/3 Cup Confectioners Sugar
• 4 teaspoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon Almond extract

Directions

1. Whisk together all glaze ingredients until smooth.
2. Drizzle over the baked swirls.

Notes

• The card notes "fun chops" for the almonds, which is interpreted as "finely chopped."

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