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Cheese Danishes

Irresistible Cheese Danishes That Melt in Your Mouth

These Cheese Danishes are quick to make and a delightful treat that brings café-quality taste to your home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 danishes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Danish Pastry
  • 1 package Crescent Roll Dough Can use store-bought or homemade dough.
  • 4 tablespoons Salted Butter Unsalted butter can be used, but may require additional salt in the filling.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Low-fat cream cheese can be used for a lighter version.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract for a different taste profile.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Can be omitted for a less sweet option.
  • 1 teaspoon Additional Vanilla Extract for Glaze Almond extract can be used for a twist.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Non-dairy milk options are also suitable.
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar Granulated sugar can be substituted if unavailable.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry Brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Cheese Danishes
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Open the tubes of crescent roll dough and unroll them on a clean surface. Separate into individual triangles.
  3. Combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and blend until smooth.
  4. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese filling at the wide end of each crescent triangle and roll over the filling.
  5. Transfer the assembled Cheese Danishes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Melt the salted butter and brush generously on top of each Danish, then sprinkle light brown sugar on top.
  7. Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Whisk together the powdered sugar, additional vanilla extract, and milk until smooth to make the glaze.
  9. Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm pastries after they're out of the oven.
  10. Serve warm alongside coffee or tea.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These danishes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for later.

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