Crescent Cheese Danishes are an easy and delicious pastry treat that you can whip up in no time. Made with flaky crescent dough, a sweet cream cheese filling, and a drizzle of icing, these danishes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick dessert.
📋 Ingredients:
For the Danishes:
🥐 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
🧀 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
🍬 1/4 cup granulated sugar
🍋 1 tsp vanilla extract
🍋 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for a touch of tang)
🍯 1 tbsp melted butter (optional, for brushing)
For the Icing:
🍚 1/2 cup powdered sugar
🥛 1-2 tbsp milk
🍦 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
📝 Directions:
- Preheat Oven: 🔥 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Prepare the Crescent Dough: 🥐 Open the can of crescent rolls and separate the dough into 8 triangles. Place the triangles on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: 🧀 In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice (if using) until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Danishes: 🍥 Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle. Fold the pointed end of the dough over the filling and tuck it under the wide end, creating a little pocket. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- Optional Step: 🍯 For extra golden color, you can brush the tops of the danishes with melted butter before baking.
- Bake: 🍥 Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the cream cheese filling is set. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- Make the Icing: 🍚 In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the icing is too thick, add a little more milk until you reach the desired consistency.
- Drizzle the Icing: 🍥 Once the danishes are slightly cooled, drizzle the icing over the top of each one.
- Serve: 🍽️ Serve warm or at room temperature. These danishes are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven!
🍽 Serve:
Enjoy your delicious and easy Crescent Cheese Danishes, a perfect treat for any time of day!
⏱ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱ Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 25 minutes
🍽 Servings: 8 danishes
🔥 Calories: 250 kcal per danish
💡 Notes:
- For a fruity twist, you can add a spoonful of your favorite jam or preserves on top of the cream cheese filling before folding the dough.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Enjoy your flaky and creamy Crescent Cheese Danishes! 🥐✨