Pepper Jelly Danish
Reader Martha Foose uses a locally produced honey-infused pepper jelly; we added honey to regular pepper jelly for a similar taste.
Yield: Makes 8 servings
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Recipe Time
Prep Time:
Bake:
18 Minutes
Ingredients
- 4 (8-oz.) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup red pepper jelly
- 1 tablespoon honey
Preparation
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll 1 can crescent roll dough on a lightly floured surface; divide into 2 pieces, separating at center perforation. Press each piece into a 7-inch square, pressing perforations to seal.
- 2. Bring corners of each dough square to center, partially overlapping each; gently press corners into centers using thumb, making a small indentation. Repeat procedure with remaining cans of crescent rolls. Transfer to lightly greased baking sheets.
- 3. Stir together cream cheese and egg; stir together pepper jelly and honey. Spoon 2 Tbsp. cream cheese mixture into center of each dough circle, and top with 2 tsp. pepper jelly mixture.
- 4. Bake, in batches, at 375° for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
Pepper Jelly Danish Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Breads, Breakfast/Brunch
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, 5 Ingredients or Less
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Cheese, Rice/Grains
- COOKING METHOD: Bake
- OCCASION: Autumn, Christmas, New Year's, Winter
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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