Cherry Danish Biscuit Cups

Ingredients

• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 4 pillsbury grands frozen southern style biscuits (from 25-oz bag)
• 4 teaspoons cherry preserves
• 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon water

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F

2. 2

   Spray 4 muffin cups with cooking spray.

3. 3

   In small bowl, stir together cream cheese, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar and the almond extract.

4. 4

   In shallow dish, place 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.

5. 5

   Place biscuits on microwavable paper towel.

6. 6

   Microwave on Medium (50%) 30 to 40 seconds, turning over halfway through microwave time (Biscuits will be almost thawed).

7. 7

   Press each side of biscuits into granulated sugar, flattening biscuits.

8. 8

   Press each biscuit into bottom and up side of muffin cup.

9. 9

   Spoon cream cheese mixture evenly into biscuit cups; top with preserves.

10. 10

    Bake 17 to 25 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.

11. 11

    Cool 5 minutes; gently remove from cups.

12. 12

    In small bowl, stir together powdered sugar and water; drizzle over biscuits.

13. 13

    Serve warm or cool.