In a bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Mix well.
Unroll crescent dough and place in a greased 15 x 10 x 1 in. baking pan.
Press the seams and perforations together, forming a triangle that fits <g class="gr_ gr_261 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_hide Grammar" id="261" data-gr-id="261">onto</g> your pan. (The dough will hang over edges of pan).
Spread the filling lengthwise down the center of the dough.
On each side, cut strips (approx. 1 1/2 inch wide)
Starting at one end, alternate the strips, twisting twice and laying at an angle across the filling. Seal the ends.
Brush dough with egg white (I just use milk); sprinkle with almonds (optional).
Bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Cut into slices. Serve warm. 12 servings.