Wednesday, January 18, 2012

berry danish minis

so i think i've created a new recipe! ...at least as far as i know. with so many talented people out there, and outlets to share those talent,s it's becoming harder to create something that is truly original.  this recipe came about from a mash up of two other recipes i've used in the past. the result is a really simple and delicious breakfast pastry, dessert or coffee-sipping-snack. i call them berry danish minis.

berry danish minis

aren't they cute? for what they lack in size they make up for in flavor! do you immediately want to make some of your own? good, let's get started.

here's what you'll need....

1 package pillsbury crescent rolls (or one of those new fancy crescent sheet things)
4 oz softened cream cheese
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 tbs sugar 
1/2 cup jam OR 1/2 cup fresh berries (mashed and mixed with 1 tbs sugar)
[for this recipe i used 1/4 cup cherry jam and 1/4 cup blueberrie/blackberries. i wanted to try both]

step one: preheat oven to 350. open your crescent rolls and split at the seam into two sections. unroll unto a lightly floured surface.

berry danish minis - step 1

step two: seal the seams with your fingers. roll out dough until about 1/4 inch thick.

step three: combined softened cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. spread evenly onto both pieces of dough.
 
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step four: spread jam OR mashed berry/sugar mixture on top of cream cheese.

berry danish minis - step 2

step five: roll up dough lengthwise.

berry danish minis - step 3

step six: sliced rolled dough into eight even sections.

step seven: place cut sections into a lightly greased mini muffin tin.

berry danish minis - step 4

step eight: bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on top. then, allow to cool in pan for about five minutes.

berry danish minis - baked

step nine: remove from pan and lightly sprinkle with powdered sugar.

berry danish minis - powdered sugar

step ten: devour

berry danish minis - 2

talk about yumminess! and super easy, right? told ya!

berry danish minis - step 3

so what do you think? will you be giving my berry danish minis a try? i sure hope!


19 comments:

  1. oooohhh delish! i'm soooo pinning this!

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  2. Those look wonderful! What a great idea!

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  3. Those look wonderful! What a great idea!

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  4. I make something very similar but add milk chocolate chips and nuts. Drizzle the tops with white powdered sugar drizzle and chocolate drizzle.

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  5. I think step 10 will be my favorite step :) YUM!

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  6. This recipe looks awesome!!! I am writing this down right now, and hope to make them soon!!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  7. These look incredible! Can't wait to make them for the next get-together or church potluck/breakfast! Thanks for the recipe!!!!!

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  8. These look amazing! I am going to make them this weekend!

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  9. I brought up your blog to show our parish quilters the pretty quilt you made and we got sidetracked by the danishes! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  10. Diane McReynoldsJan 19, 2012 03:13 PM

    So easy to make and so yummy..thanks for sharing

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  11. Question for you! I just made these and they just seem too gooey in the middle and don't look as nice and neat as yours. They are browned on the outside. Do you think I just didn't cook them long enough? Or perhaps used too much filling? I used a store brand crescent dough that probably isn't the best. I'm just wondering how to get the inside dough cooked enough without overcooking the outside. Thanks for any tips!

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  12. You can also use pie filling, YUMM!

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  13. What a great idea. I will be experimenting with these. you mentioned a sheet pastry dough. Did you mean puff pastry? I just found your blog and look forward to spending some time here. I am also addicted to Pinterest.

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  14. Oh my gosh - I follow you on Pintrest and discovered your blog and am completely enamored! I'm so trying these danishes soon!!

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  15. Anastasia from MNJan 22, 2012 09:01 AM

    Made these this morning after seeing on Pinterest. I microwaved 1/2c strawberries, 1/4c crandberries and 1/4c blueberries (what was in the freezer ;)) w/1T sugar and then blended. AWESOME! Thanks so much!

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