Amaretto Cheese Danish

Posted by bettyboop50 at recipegoldmine.com April 30, 2001

Danish:
3 ounces cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon chopped almonds
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon water

Glaze:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons milk

Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a cookie sheet with nonstick spray and set aside.

In a small bowl beat the cream cheese, almond extract and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in chopped almonds and set aside.

Open the can of dough and roll into a rectangle. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough to within 1/4-inch of the edges.

Start at one end and roll up, firmly pinching the edges and ends to seal. Slice crosswise into 20 small cylindrical pieces. Place on prepared cookie sheets.

In a small bowl combine egg white and water mixing to combine, brush over rolls and bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

In a small bowl, blend the confectioners' sugar, almond extract and milk until smooth. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon over each warm roll. Serve warm.