Best 6 Danish Almond Cream Rolls Recipes

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In the realm of sweet indulgences, Danish almond cream rolls, also known as "kransekage," stand out as a delectable treat that captivates the senses. Originating from Denmark, these exquisite pastries have gained international acclaim for their unique spiral shape, delicate texture, and enchanting almond flavor. Our culinary journey takes us through three enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of this classic dessert.

The first recipe, "Traditional Danish Almond Cream Rolls," embodies the authentic experience. We'll guide you in crafting a smooth and flavorful almond filling, enveloped within layers of crispy pastry dough. As you follow the step-by-step instructions, you'll discover the secrets to achieving that perfect spiral shape, ensuring an impressive presentation.

Next, we'll venture into a delightful variation with our "Chocolate-Dipped Almond Cream Rolls." This recipe adds a touch of decadence to the classic, by dipping the pastries in rich, melted chocolate. The combination of almond and chocolate creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, our "Gluten-Free Danish Almond Cream Rolls" offer a delicious solution. We'll show you how to create a delectable almond filling and pair it with a gluten-free pastry dough, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delightful treat.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a culinary novice, our recipes cater to all skill levels. With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and stunning visuals, we'll guide you towards creating these delectable Danish almond cream rolls that will elevate any occasion from ordinary to extraordinary.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY DANISH ALMOND PASTRIES



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If you have made a traditional Danish pastry, then you know how labor-intensive the dough can be to make. This recipe offers a comparatively quick, flaky, buttery, almond paste-filled Danish. The taste is phenomenal.

Provided by Lance F

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (8 ounce) tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough, divided
1 (8 ounce) can almond paste
1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
½ cup white sugar
1 large egg, separated, divided
2 ¼ ounces sliced almonds
1 tablespoon white sugar, or as needed
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Unroll 1 tube of crescent roll dough and spread in the bottom of the prepared pan. Seal the seams of the dough to prevent from separation.
  • Roll almond paste into a thin sheet, large enough to cover your cake pan. Cut edges with a knife or rolling pizza cutter.
  • Combine mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup white sugar, and egg yolk in the bowl of an electric mixer; mix until thoroughly combined and smooth with no lumps remaining. Spread evenly on top of dough. Place rolled out almond paste on top of cheese mixture.
  • Open the remaining tube of crescent dough, unroll it, and put on top of the almond paste. Seal all of the seams and ensure dough covers the entire top of the pan. Whisk egg white and use a pastry brush to spread on the top of the rolled out dough. Spread sliced almonds on top to coat. Lightly sprinkle remaining white sugar evenly on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar and water for glaze together in a bowl. Drizzle over the top of the cooled Danish and cut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 186.6 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

DANISH ALMOND CREAM ROLLS



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A yummy tasty roll!

Provided by Jamallah Bergman

Categories     Other Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 13

ROLLS
2 pkg cream cheese,softened
1/2 to 1 tsp almond extract
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/2 c finely chopped almonds
2 can(s) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 egg white
1 tsp water
1/4 c sliced almonds
GLAZE
2/3 c powdered sugar
1/4 to 1/2 tsp almond extract
3 to 4 tsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350. In small bowl, beat cream cheese,1/2 tsp almond extract and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until fluffy. Stir in chopped almonds. Separate one can of dough into 4 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. Press or roll each to form 7x4 inch rectangle; spread each with about 2 tbsp of the cream cheese filling to within 1/4 inch of edges. Starting at longer side, roll up each rectangle,firmly pinching edges and ends to seal.
  • 2. Gently stretch each roll to 10 inches. Coil each roll into a spiral with the seam on the inside,tucking ends under. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Repeat with remaining can of dough and cream cheese filling.
  • 3. In small bowl, combine egg white and water;brush over rolls. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  • 4. Bake at 350 for 17 to 23 minutes or until deep golden brown. In small bowl, blend all glaze ingredients, adding enough milk for desired drizzling consistency; drizzle over warm rolls. Serve warm.

ALMOND DANISH COFFEE CAKE



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Filled with almond paste, sugar and butter, this pastry will melt in your mouth. It's a must for me to make each holiday.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 coffee cakes (12 serving each).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
FILLING:
1 can (8 ounces) almond paste, cubed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in water; let stand for 5 minutes and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and remaining sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg and cream to yeast mixture. Add to flour mixture; stir to form a stiff dough. Divide in half; cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. , In a small bowl, beat the almond paste, brown sugar and butter until smooth. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 15x6-in. rectangle. Spread filling down center third of dough to within 1/2 in of edges. Beat egg and water; brush over edges of dough. , Fold sides over filling; seal seam and edges. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cut five to six small slits in top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. , For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over coffee cakes. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

DANISH PUFF



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You can serve this double-textured pastry as a bread or dessert. What an elegant addition to a brunch buffet table!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup water
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons warm water or milk
Chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place 1 cup flour in medium bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup softened butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of coarse crumbs. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons water over mixture; toss with fork.
  • Gather pastry into a ball; divide in half. Pat each half into 12x3-inch rectangle, about 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water to rolling boil; remove from heat. Quickly stir in almond extract and 1 cup flour. Stir vigorously over low heat about 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball; remove from heat. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Spread half of the topping over each rectangle.
  • Bake about 1 hour or until topping is crisp and brown; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  • In medium bowl, mix all glaze ingredients except nuts until smooth and spreadable. Spread over top of pastry; sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 1 g

DANISH ALMOND PUFF



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My mom used to make this Almond Puff every year for Christmas. It is very elegant and pretty--and surprisingly easy to make. I almost always have every ingredient already in my cupboard. I made it myself for the first time and my husband loved it. I'm planning to make it for his mom when she comes to visit. This is a fun one to share.

Provided by WarringEagle

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons water
½ cup butter
1 cup water
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed
2 tablespoons candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • Place 1 cup of flour in a medium bowl. Mix in butter using a fork or a pastry blender. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of water over, and stir with a fork until dough comes together. Divide into two balls. Pat dough into two long strips on an ungreased baking sheet, about 14 inches long and 3 inches wide. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of butter and 1 cup of water. Bring to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon of almond extract and remove from the heat. Immediately stir in 1 cup of flour until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Gradually stir in the eggs until well blended. Divide evenly, and spread over the two crusts on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 1 hour. Allow to cool almost to room temperature before frosting.
  • To make the frosting, mix together the confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon of almond extract and a splash of milk in a small bowl until smooth. Add more milk if necessary to make a pourable glaze. Drizzle over the Danish, and decorate with candy sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 130.9 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 192.7 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

EASY CREAM CHEESE DANISH



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This recipe makes the best cream cheese Danish I have ever tasted. It is very simple to make.

Provided by Natalie

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, diced
¾ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons sour cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Line bottom of baking pan with 1 can of crescent rolls. Pinch all seams together to seal.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, white sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract and sour cream. Spread filling on top of rolls. Place second can of rolls on top of filling.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar, milk and butter. After Danish has cooled, drizzle with icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 52.9 mg, Fat 29 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 582.1 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the rolls will taste. Use real butter, fresh eggs, and good-quality almond paste.
  • Make sure the dough is cold before rolling it out. This will help prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin and will make it easier to shape the rolls.
  • Don't overfill the rolls. If you put too much filling in the rolls, they will be difficult to seal and will likely burst open while baking.
  • Bake the rolls until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a delicious, crispy crust.
  • Let the rolls cool slightly before serving. This will help prevent the filling from oozing out.

Conclusion:

Danish almond cream rolls are a delicious and elegant pastry that is perfect for any occasion. They are relatively easy to make, but they do require a bit of time and effort. If you are looking for a special treat that will impress your friends and family, these rolls are definitely worth trying.

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