Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.

Toss the strawberries with the 1 teaspoon of sugar and set aside.

Beat together the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and lemon zest.

Unroll the crescent dough sheet onto a lightly floured surface (this prevents sticking). Gently spread the cream cheese all the way to the edges of the dough. Spoon the sweetened strawberries over the cream cheese.

With a long side of the dough rectangle closest to you, roll the dough away into a neatly filled log.

Using a sharp knife, and with the roll seam-side down, cut the log into 12-14 slices, each about ¾” wide. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2” apart.

Bake for 12-14 minutes. Let the Danish cool before removing from the baking sheet to serve.