Almond Fruit Squares

Name: Almond Fruit Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls; 3 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup almond paste; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups halved fresh strawberries; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1 cup fresh raspberries; 1 cup halved green grapes; 2 kiwifruit, peeled, quartered and sliced; 1/2 cup apricot preserves, warmed; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

These sweet squares are easy to fix, thanks to the refrigerated crescent roll dough that serves as the crust!

Ingredients

2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup almond paste
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups halved fresh strawberries
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup halved green grapes
2 kiwifruit, peeled, quartered and sliced
1/2 cup apricot preserves, warmed
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

Unroll crescent dough and separate into eight rectangles. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Press onto bottom and up sides; seal seams and perforations. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
Bake at 375° for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, almond paste, extract and remaining sugar until smooth. Spread over crust. Top with fruit. Brush with preserves; sprinkle with almonds.