Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish
This Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish is a delicious, flaky pastry filled with a creamy, sweet cheese mixture, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Made with refrigerated crescent rolls, this quick and easy recipe is a family favorite. A light vanilla glaze adds the perfect finishing touch!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- cooling time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Danish:
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
- Layer Crescent Rolls: Press one can of crescent rolls into the bottom of the pan, sealing the seams.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
- Assemble Danish: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll layer. Place the second can of crescent rolls on top, gently pressing to fit.
- Egg Wash: Brush the top layer with the egg white for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake for 35-45 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool & Glaze: Let cool for 20 minutes. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze, then drizzle over the danish.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- Add Fruit: Spread fruit preserves (raspberry, blueberry) over the cream cheese layer before adding the top dough.
- Extra Sweetness: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
- Crunchy Topping: Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
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