Description
Danish pastries from Scandinavia bring sweet morning magic to kitchen tables. Buttery, flaky layers cradle creamy cheese filling, offering delightful bites perfect for quick breakfasts or leisurely weekend mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- 2 packages (8 ounces/226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze and Egg Wash:
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon milk or water (for egg wash)
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 13×9-inch baking pan with a light coating of coconut oil.
- Carefully unroll the first crescent roll package and gently press the dough into the pan, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom surface.
- Create the creamy filling by blending cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Distribute the cream cheese mixture evenly across the crescent roll base, maintaining a smooth layer.
- Delicately unroll the second crescent roll package and layer it atop the cream cheese filling, covering the entire surface.
- Enhance the pastry’s appearance by applying a light egg wash, whisking together egg white and milk for a glossy finish.
- Position the danish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown coloration.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pastry to rest and cool within the pan for approximately 20 minutes.
- Craft a smooth glaze by whisking powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until achieving a silky, pourable consistency.
- Once cooled, drizzle or brush the glaze over the danish, creating an elegant, sweet finish before serving.
Notes
- Elevate your breakfast game with this foolproof cheese danish that transforms simple crescent roll dough into a bakery-worthy treat.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for the smoothest, most luxurious filling that spreads like silk across the pastry base.
- Golden brown perfection requires patience; let the danish cool slightly before glazing to prevent a runny, messy topping.
- Customize your danish by adding a sprinkle of cinnamon, lemon zest, or even a swirl of fruit preserves into the cream cheese mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, gently reheating in the oven to restore that fresh-baked texture.
- Pro tip: Use a sharp knife to create clean, even cuts when serving, making each slice look as delicious as it tastes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg