Cherry Crescent Ring

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup maraschino cherry, drained
  • 8 ounces light cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup almonds, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans crescent rolls
  • 2 tablespoons almonds, sliced
  • Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Grease cookie sheet.
  3. Reserve 5 cherries and chop remaining.
  4. In small bowl, combine chopped cherries, cream cheese, almonds, sugar and almond extract; mix well. Set aside.
  5. Separate each can crescent dough into 2 large rectangles. Overlap long sides of 4 rectangles and firmly press edges and perforations to seal.
  6. Roll or pat out to form a rectangle about 15X13 inches.
  7. Spread cherry mixture over dough.
  8. Starting at longer side, roll up, pressing edges to seal.
  9. On greased cookie sheet, place seam side down. Form into a ring, firmly pressing ends together.
  10. With a sharp knife, cut almost through ring at 1-inch intervals. Turn each section slightly on its side.
  11. Bake at 375 for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. If necessary, cover with foil during last 5 minute to prevent excessive browning.
  12. In small bowl, combine all glaze ingredients; mix well.\.
  13. Drizzle warm coffeecake with glaze. Garnish with sliced amonds and reserved cherries.
  14. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

587 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.5g 29% DV
Total Fat 34.9g 45% DV
Carbs 60.5g 22% DV
Fiber 7.5g 27% DV
Sugar 39g 78% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 192mg 8% DV
Potassium 520.3mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 24mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 122.5mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 261mg 20% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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