Almond Danish Swirls

If you like cream cheese and almond you will like these little danishes.  They are light and fluffy and oh so good.

Almond Danish Swirls
adapted from Paula Deen

8oz cream cheese
1 t almond extract
1/2 c powdered sugar
4 oz sliced almonds
2 cans crescent rolls

Glaze:
3/4 c powdered sugar
4 t milk
1/2 almond extract


In small bowl beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and 1 t almond extract until fluffy.  Separate 1 can of dough into 4 rectangles.  Spread each with about 2T of cream cheese mixture, starting at the shorter end roll each rectangle into a cylinder, repeat with the other can of dough and remaining filling.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  cut each cylinder into 4 rolls. I use dental floss to cut mine it is much easier than using a knife.  Place each slice  1/2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.  Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. 

In a small bowl mix together the glaze.  Pour glaze over each roll using a small spoon.  Place almond slices on top of rolls.