Kiwifruit Danish

Name: Kiwifruit Danish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (4 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 large egg yolk; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 to 3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced; 1/2 cup apricot jam

Kiwi has a distinct sweet-tart taste that's like no other fruit. My husband and I grow it on vines that look like giant grapevines. Not only is it delicious, it's high in Vitamin C and potassium. Kiwifruit danish are an easy, attractive treat.—Debbie Shick, McFarland, California

Ingredients

1 package (4 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup apricot jam

Directions

Unroll crescent roll dough and shape into eight triangles with equal sides. Combine the cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar and extract. Place 1 tablespoonful cream cheese mixture in center of each triangle; top each with a kiwi slice. Pull points of triangle to center and pinch to seal.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Heat jam. Top each Danish with another kiwi slice; brush with jam.