Description
This Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish is a quick and delicious pastry made with flaky crescent rolls and a creamy, sweet cream cheese filling. Topped with a simple vanilla glaze, this easy danish recipe is perfect for busy mornings, brunches, or even dessert. With customizable options like fruit fillings, cinnamon sugar, or a chocolate drizzle, it’s sure to be a hit for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 2 cans ready-to-use refrigerated crescent rolls
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
- Unroll one can of crescent rolls and press it into the bottom of the prepared pan, sealing the seams.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll layer.
- Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and carefully place it over the cream cheese filling, sealing the edges.
- Brush the top with egg white for a glossy finish.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Let it cool for 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the danish before serving.
Notes
- For a fruit-filled version, add a layer of your favorite fruit preserves before spreading the cream cheese mixture.
- If you like a bit of crunch, sprinkle some chopped nuts on top after glazing.
- Feel free to experiment with different extracts for varied flavor options, such as almond or lemon extract.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooling Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
