CHERRY CRESCENT RING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Grease cookie sheet.
• Reserve 5 cherries and chop remaining.
• In small bowl, combine chopped cherries, cream cheese, almonds, sugar and almond extract; mix well. Set aside.
• Separate each can crescent dough into 2 large rectangles. Overlap long sides of 4 rectangles and firmly press edges and perforations to seal.
• Roll or pat out to form a rectangle about 15X13 inches.
• Spread cherry mixture over dough.
• Starting at longer side, roll up, pressing edges to seal.
• On greased cookie sheet, place seam side down. Form into a ring, firmly pressing ends together.
• With a sharp knife, cut almost through ring at 1-inch intervals. Turn each section slightly on its side.
• Bake at 375 for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. If necessary, cover with foil during last 5 minute to prevent excessive browning.
• In small bowl, combine all glaze ingredients; mix well.\.
• Drizzle warm coffeecake with glaze. Garnish with sliced amonds and reserved cherries.
• Store in refrigerator.