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Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish

This simple yet impressive recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert. It takes just a few ingredients and can be customized with fruit fillings or toppings for extra flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze, optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  2. Set aside while preparing the dough.

Step 3: Assemble the Danish

  1. Unroll one can of crescent rolls and press the dough into the bottom of the baking dish, sealing the perforations to create a solid sheet.
  2. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough.
  3. Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and place it over the cream cheese layer, again sealing any perforations.

Step 4: Bake

  1. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
  2. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before adding the glaze.

Step 5: Make the Glaze (Optional)

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  2. Drizzle over the cooled danish before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serving Suggestions

🍓 Add Fruit – Spread strawberry, raspberry, or blueberry jam over the cream cheese layer before adding the top crescent roll.
🌰 Add Crunch – Sprinkle chopped pecans or almonds on top before baking.
🍯 Extra Sweetness – Drizzle with honey or caramel sauce before serving.

  • Author: niold.com