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pillsbury crescent roll cherry danishes recipe

Gilmore Girl Inspired Vegan Cherry Danishes

Nicole Vranjican
Pillsbury crescent rolls, tart cherry preserves, and sweet cream cheese icing. All vegan and so cozy!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 8 Danishes

Ingredients
  

Danishes

  • 2 cans Pillsbury Crescent Rolls or any vegan-friendly brand
  • 3/4 cup cherry preserves
  • 2 tbsp almond or soy milk unsweetened

Cream Cheese Icing

  • 1/4 cup softened vegan cream cheese room tempertaure and soft is key
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp almond or soy milk unsweetened
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Preheat the oven to 375.
  • Roll out the crescent rolls and pinch the seams toegther. Use a knife to cut four even strips (lengthwise/ long side) per roll. You will have 8 long ribbons of dough from these two cans.
    See notes below for modifications :)

Form the Danishes

  • Pick up one ribbon at both ends and gently twist, then anchor one end on a lined baking sheet and wrap the pastry around the center forming a loose rose or flower shape.
    Tip: Be careful not to roll them too tightly or they may not bake evenly.
    Tuck the end piece underneath and repeat with the remaining dough.
    Next, press the centers down with your thumb to create space for the cherry preserves.
  • Lightly brush the outside of each danish with plant milk and then fill with 1.5-2 tbsp of cherry preseves.
    Bake for 18-20 minutes.

Make the Icing

  • Cream the softened cream cheese, salt and powdered sugar in a bowl. Whisk in the plant milk and mix until smooth. The icing should be runny and easy to drizzle.
    Add one tbsp of plant milk at a time until you reach the desired consitency.

Finishing Touches

  • Remove the danishes from the oven and allow to cool. Then drizzle the icing on top in a zigzag motion.
    Note: Glazing the danishes while they're warm will cause the icing to melt right off, so let them cool a bit first!
    Serve with a warm cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and enjoy!

Notes

Not into cherry preserves? Raspberry, strawberry or blackberry would also be good! Peanut butter or chocolate hazelnut spread (like Nutiva vegan spread) would be a nice twist too. Get creative and let me know what you come up with!
Not sweet enough for you? Sprinkle some cinnamon sugar onto the dough ribbons before twisting and shaping the danishes.