Cherry Cream Cheese Ring

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).
2. 2
   Unroll crescent dough and separate into 16 triangles; reserve 4 for decoration and arrange 12 into a circle with wide ends towards the outside and points toward the center (points will not meet).
3. 3
   Roll dough to 14 inch circle, pressing seams together to seal and leaving a 3-inch diameter opening in the center.
4. 4
   For filling, combine cream cheese, icing sugar, egg and vanilla.
5. 5
   Spread over dough to within 1/2 inch of edges; spoon pie filling over cheese layer.
6. 6
   Cut each remaining triangle into thirds starting at the wide end opposite the point and cutting lengthwise to the point.
7. 7
   Arrange dough strips evenly in spoke-like fashion over the filling, pressing ends to seal at center and outer edges.
8. 8
   Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, cool slightly and drizzle glaze over top.