Description
Indulge in the warm, flaky goodness of this Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish, a delightful pastry made with crescent roll dough and a creamy cream cheese filling. Topped with a sweet glaze, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Whether you’re serving it for a special occasion or enjoying it with your morning coffee, this cheesy treat is a surefire hit.
Ingredients
For the Danish:
- 2 cans (8 oz each) crescent roll dough or puff pastry sheets
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fruit preserves (optional, for fruit-filled versions)
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into a rectangle. Place it flat on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Add fruit preserves if desired.
- Unroll the second can of dough and lay it over the filling, pinching the edges to seal.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over the cooled Danish, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Fruit-filled: Add your favorite fruit preserves like raspberry, strawberry, or apricot.
- Nutty: Sprinkle chopped nuts like almonds or pecans over the top before baking.
- Cinnamon: Add cinnamon to the cream cheese filling or sprinkle on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cuisine
