Cherry Almond Braid

Name: Cherry Almond Braid
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries; 2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 to 2 tablespoons milk; Additional slivered almonds and maraschino cherries

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries
2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Additional slivered almonds and maraschino cherries

Directions

1

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in extract. Fold in almonds and cherries; set aside.
2

Unroll crescent rolls on an ungreased
3

; overlap long sides to make at 12-in. square. Press perforations to seal. Spread the cream cheese mixture down center third of square to within 1 in. of top and bottom; fold top and bottom edge over filling. Bring long sides over filling and overlap. Pinch seam to seal.
4

Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
5

Combine the confectioners' sugar, butter and enough milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over top of loaf. Garnish with almonds and cherries.