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πŸ§€ Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish – Bakery-Style Pastry from Your Oven

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This cheese danish uses convenient store-bought dough but delivers homemade flavor. Here’s what you need:

    Ingredients

    For the Danish:

    • 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls

    • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese

    • 1 cup sugar

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    • 1 egg

    • 1 egg white (for brushing)


    For the Glaze:

    • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

    • 2 tablespoons milk

    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

    πŸ“ Tip: Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30 minutes for easy blending.

    Instructions

    Step 1: Preheat and Prep

    Preheat your oven to 350Β°F.
    Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.


    Step 2: Create the Base

    Unroll one can of crescent rolls and lay it in the baking dish.
    Press the seams together to form a single crust layer. Make sure to stretch it evenly across the pan.


    Step 3: Mix the Filling

    In a medium bowl, beat together:

    • 2 packages of cream cheese

    • 1 cup sugar

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    • 1 egg

    Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
    Spread the mixture evenly over the crescent roll base.


    Step 4: Add the Top Layer

    Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and place it over the cream cheese mixture.
    Again, pinch together seams to seal.


    Step 5: Brush and Bake

    Brush the top of the crescent dough with the egg white.
    This helps create a golden, glossy finish.

    Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly puffed.


    Step 6: Glaze and Serve

    Let the danish cool for at least 20 minutes before glazing.

    In a small bowl, mix:

    • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

    • 2 tablespoons milk

    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Drizzle the glaze generously over the danish before slicing and serving.

    Notes

    πŸ•’ Recipe Summary

    • Prep Time: 10–15 minutes

    • Bake Time: 35–45 minutes

    • Cooling Time: 20 minutes

    • Total Time: ~1 hour

    • Yields: 12 squares

    • Skill Level: Easy

    • Author: niold.com