Take-out Tuesday, Candy Corn Lemon Danish
Candy corn is one of those things that you either love love or hate hate…
I love to use candy corn for decorating, but not for eating…
So these creamy lemon danish may look like candy corn…
But they are sweet and lemony
This is a lemon version of Jammin Cream Cheese Danish
Easy Peasy to make with Crescent Roll Dough, cream cheese, lemon curd and sugar
Take the dough out of the can and don’t unroll it,
Just slice it into 8-10 slices
Using your fingers form a pocket in the center,
and fill with cream cheese that has been mixed with sugar
Top that with lemon curd
Bake until golden, about 12-15 minutes
While danish is hot, sprinkle with candy corn colored nonpareils
Top with orange glaze and a candy corn
A simple fun and delicious Halloween treat!
Make this for any occasion,
simply top with lemon zest and/or any colored sprinkles you want
Candy Corn Lemon Danish
Ingredients
Danish
- 1 tube crescent roll dough or 1 crescent dough sheet
- 4 oz. lemon curd
- 4 oz. cream cheese softened {I like to use the whipped style cream cheese}
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
Icing
- 1-3 Tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- red and yellow food coloring {or orange if you have it}
- candy corn and candy corn colored nonpareils for decorating optional
Instructions
Danish
- Remove dough from can but do not unroll. Cut into 8-10 slices and place slices on a parchment paper lined pan.
- Using your fingers make an indentation in the center of the dough slices.
- Mix cream cheese with sugar and divide evenly among the slices, spreading in the center pocket with the back of a spoon.
- Top with lemon curd. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until dough is cooked through and golden.
- While danish is hot, carefully sprinkle with nonpareils.
- After pastry cools drizzle with icing and top with a piece of candy corn. These will stay fresh for 4-5 days or refrigerate for up to a week and reheat in a low oven or microwave.
Icing
- Add enough milk to powdered sugar until you get the consistency you want, thin enough to drizzle, but thick enough not to run off. Add red and yellow food coloring, stirring until you get a nice orange color. Refrigerate any leftover icing to refresh danish if desired.
Psst...candy corn is easy to paint
You can do stripes or dots
See the complete tutorials here and here
Remember, if you are going to paint on glass or ceramics that will be washed, use paint specifically for glass that can be cured for permanence
Happy Candy Corn Season!
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I’m in the love-love candy corn camp:@) Your danish sound great Jenna!
thanks Lynn!
I like candy corn, but I love lemon curd. Jenna, could you send a Danish or two over this morning…they would be perfect with my coffee! Have a wonderful Tuesday!
wish I could Pam! Looks like a beautiful day!
Lemon curd — best thing ever! And I love the candy corn decorating idea, which I never think of in time (and then it’s a bit passe!) But — and it’s a big but — this came just in time. I’m making my little leaf cupcakes for Cork Poppers and I may use your candy corn idea to embellish a few things!
Have fun Jeanie!
Very cute and sounds delish. Pinned!
So easy, thanks Bonnie!
This is another of your great ideas for super easy yummy treats. Lemon danish decorated with candy corn colors and lemon curd has my vote! I always sit a little candy dish out with candy corn for the season, reminds me of childhood. Wouldn’t mind one of your treats now, would go great with coffee:) Happy day…….
Thanks Emily, the boys loved them, and they look so cheerful! Yes candy corn is a great reminder of trick or treat days…
Not a fan of Candy Corn but just like you I use it in decor.
These treats would be perfect for little ones. And me toooooo!
Isn’t it funny how people either love or hate candy corn?? These just pretend to be candy corn 🙂
Very interesting! It sounds delicious!
Thanks Michelle, easy to make and not too sweet 🙂
So pretty and festive! They sound delicious too! 🧡😀
Yes! thanks Patty Anne!
The Candy Corn Lemon Danishes look wonderful – and perfect for a Halloween (or other Fall) event.
Thanks Sheryl, fun and easy to make!
Looks sweet!! 🎃🧡 I used to love candy corn as a kid but I cannot eat a lot of sugar now. I still enjoy seeing your delightful creations! 😍
thanks Jill, these made the kitchen so happy!
Those kandy Korn danish looks delicious. I love lemon curd. So cute with the kandy korn topper. You are always whipping up something yummy in the kitchen. Thanks Jenna for sharing at “Love Your Creativity.”
thank you Linda!
I love lemon so this has my mouthwatering! I also like candy corn, but in small increments so this is perfect! They are so cute for fall! Pinning and will try for our next church potluck desert! Thanks Jenna!
Oh good! They are fun to make and serve!
So cute, and I am sure they are delicious, too!!
Very! thanks Chloe!
Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!
We sure enjoyed featuring your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday,456 this week. We have pinned your post to the Features From Full Plate Thursday Board. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us and hope you will come back soon.
Miz Helen
Thank you so much Miz Helen!
I love lemon pastries. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope the rest of your week is amazing!
Thank you Helen, I love to make things with crescent roll dough!
What a really fun Danish, I can’t wait to try your recipe! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday, 559 this week and come back to see us soon!
Miz Helen
Thank you Miz Helen!