Description
This Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish recipe features flaky crescent roll dough layered with a smooth and creamy sweetened cream cheese filling, then topped with a delicate vanilla glaze. Perfect for a quick and impressive morning treat, this Danish bakes to golden perfection with a luscious filling seal.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 cans ready-to-use refrigerated crescent rolls
Cream Cheese Filling
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Egg Wash
- 1 egg white
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9-inch baking pan to prevent the Danish from sticking and ensure easy removal after baking.
- Prepare the First Layer: Open one can of crescent rolls and carefully lay it flat in the greased baking pan. Pinch all the seams together to create a solid, uniform base layer that will hold the filling securely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined.
- Spread the Cream Cheese Mixture: Evenly spread the prepared cream cheese filling over the base layer of crescent rolls in the pan, ensuring it covers the entire surface to every edge.
- Add the Second Layer: Open the second can of crescent rolls and lay it flat over the cream cheese filling. Pinch the seams together around the edges to seal and encase the filling inside the dough.
- Brush with Egg White: Lightly beat the egg white in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, evenly coat the top layer of crescent rolls with the egg white, which will help achieve a beautifully golden and glossy finish when baked.
- Bake the Danish: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes. Baking is done when the top crust turns golden brown and the cream cheese filling is set. Keep an eye on the edges to prevent over-browning.
- Cool and Glaze: Remove the Danish from the oven, and allow it to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled Danish before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing for a smooth filling.
- Pinching seams securely prevents the filling from leaking during baking.
- The glaze adds a sweet finishing touch but can be omitted for a less sweet option.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
