Cherry Crescent Ring

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease cookie sheet.
3. 3
   Reserve 5 cherries and chop remaining.
4. 4
   In small bowl, combine chopped cherries, cream cheese, almonds, sugar and almond extract; mix well. Set aside.
5. 5
   Separate each can crescent dough into 2 large rectangles. Overlap long sides of 4 rectangles and firmly press edges and perforations to seal.
6. 6
   Roll or pat out to form a rectangle about 15X13 inches.
7. 7
   Spread cherry mixture over dough.
8. 8
   Starting at longer side, roll up, pressing edges to seal.
9. 9
   On greased cookie sheet, place seam side down. Form into a ring, firmly pressing ends together.
10. 10
    With a sharp knife, cut almost through ring at 1-inch intervals. Turn each section slightly on its side.
11. 11
    Bake at 375 for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. If necessary, cover with foil during last 5 minute to prevent excessive browning.
12. 12
    In small bowl, combine all glaze ingredients; mix well.\.
13. 13
    Drizzle warm coffeecake with glaze. Garnish with sliced amonds and reserved cherries.
14. 14
    Store in refrigerator.