1, 8 ounce package softened cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2, 8 ounce tubes refrigerated crescent rolls
1/3 cup chopped toasted almonds
1/2 cup powdered confectioners sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
sliced almonds
In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and
orange peel until blended; set aside.
Unroll both tubes of dough; seam to seal. Spread cream
cheese mixture over dough to within 1/2 inch of edges.
Sprinkle with the chopped almonds. Roll up jelly-roll style,
starting with the long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam
side down on a greased baking sheep; Pinch ends together
and form a ring. With scissors, cut from outside edge 2/3's
of the way toward center of ring at 1 inch intervals. Separate
strips slightly; twist to allow filling to show.
Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 - 18 minutes or until golden
brown. Cool for 10 minutes before carefully removing from pan
to a wire rack. Combine confectioners sugar and orange juice;
drizzle over warm pastry. Garnish with sliced almonds.