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Cherry Almond Crescent Ring
Sunday, December 18, 2022
- Ring1 C (10-oz. jar) maraschino cherries, drained (reserve 5 cherries)1 pkg (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened¾ C chopped almonds½ C sugar½ tsp almond extract2 cans (8 oz. each) Pillsbury Refrigerated Quick Crescent Dinner Rolls2 T chopped almondsReserved 5 maraschino cherries, halvedGrease cookie sheet. Chop 1 cup cherries. In small mixing bowl, combine chopped cherries, cream cheese, nuts, sugar and almond extract; mix well and set aside. Separate each can crescent dough into 2 large rectangles. Overlap long sides of 4 rectangles; firmly press edges and perforations to seal (this prevents separation during baking). Roll or pat out to form a rectangle about 15x13 inches. Spread cherry-cheese mixture over dough. Starting at longer side, roll up rectangle, pressing edges to seal. On prepared cookie sheet, place seam-side down. Form into a ring, firmly pressing ends together. With scissors or sharp knife, cut almost through ring at 1-inch intervals. Turn each section slightly on its side. Bake at 375° for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown. While warm, drizzle with Glaze. Garnish with almonds and reserved cherry halves. Serve warm.Glaze1 C powdered sugar4 tsp milk¼ tsp almond extractIn small bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well.Tips:If necessary, cover with foil during last 5 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning.Reheat, loosely wrapped in foil, at 375° for 15 to 20 minutes until warm.To make ahead, prepare, cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before baking. Bake as directed.