Description
Perfectly flaky Cheese Danish delivers delightful morning comfort straight from European bakeries. Golden pastry wraps creamy cheese filling, promising delectable moments that delight and satisfy morning cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Pastry Base:
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
Cheese Filling:
- 2 packages (8 ounces) cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light butter coating.
- Carefully unroll the first package of crescent roll dough, pressing seams together to create a seamless base layer across the entire pan bottom.
- Whip cream cheese with sugar, vanilla, and egg until the mixture becomes silky and uniform in texture.
- Gently spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the dough foundation, ensuring complete coverage.
- Delicately layer the second package of crescent roll dough on top of the cream cheese filling, sealing edges if needed.
- Lightly brush the exposed dough surface with egg white to promote a rich, golden appearance during baking.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, monitoring until the top transforms into a deep golden-brown color and appears slightly puffy.
- During baking, craft a smooth glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until perfectly blended.
- Remove from oven and let the danish rest for 20 minutes to stabilize and cool slightly.
- Drizzle the prepared glaze generously across the surface, creating an elegant finish.
- Slice into square portions and serve at room temperature for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Seal crescent roll seams carefully to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for smoother, lump-free filling.
- Use an offset spatula to spread cream cheese mixture evenly for consistent texture.
- Try flavor variations by adding lemon zest, almond extract, or fruit preserves to the cream cheese filling.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, reheating briefly in the oven to restore crispness.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and use less sugar in the filling.
- Create individual Danish pastries by cutting dough into smaller sections before assembling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 364 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg