Raspberry Palimer Shortcakes

By bloomysgirl

Ingredients

• Raspberry Palmiers
• 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
• 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves, melted
• Coarse sugar
• Cream Cheese Filling
• 2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons whipping cream
• Raspberry Filling
• 1/4 cup raspberry preserves
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• Mint leaves, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

1 Heat oven to 375°F. Line 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.
2 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 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.
3 Repeat step 2.
4 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.
5 Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely.
6 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, and beat until light and fluffy.
7 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. .


Instead of (or in addition to) the granulated sugar, try these variations: cinnamon and sugar or citrus peel and sugar.

Palmiers keep in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days. If desired, palmiers can be recrisped in a 300°F oven about 5 minutes or until heated through.

Great alternative to cheesecake when you’re in a hurry!