Raspberry Palmier Shortcakes
- 1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
- 14 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted, divided
- 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves, melted
- coarse sugar
- 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- 14 cup raspberry preserves
- 1 cup fresh raspberry
- mint leaf, if desired
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
- Separate or cut dough into 4 (4x7-inch) rectangles; if using crescent roll dough, firmly press perforations to seal.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar on cutting board.
- Place 2 dough rectangles on sugar; press lightly.
- Brush tops of dough with about 1 tablespoon of the melted butter and about 1 tablespoon of the melted raspberry preserves; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
- Place one rectangle on top of another; tightly roll both short sides of rectangle at the same time so they meet in the middle.
- Refrigerate rolls for 20 minutes for easier cutting.
- Repeat step 2.
- Using a thin serrated knife, cut each roll into 10 slices.
- Place cut side down 2 inches apart on parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Press each slightly to flatten.
- Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.
- Cool completely.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
- slowly add whipping cream.
- Increase mixer speed to high; beat until light and fluffy.
- On serving plate, top 1 palmier with about 1 tablespoon cream cheese filling.
- Top with 1 teaspoon raspberry preserves and 3 fresh berries.
- Place another palmier on top and press slightly.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/raspberry-palmier-shortcakes-473775 (may not work)