Description
Irresistible Cheese Danish brings European bakery charm straight to kitchen counters with minimal effort. Flaky pastry and creamy cheese filling promise a delightful morning indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) crescent roll dough or puff pastry sheets
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fruit preserves
Filling and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 12 tablespoons (3/4 cup) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal heat distribution.
- Carefully unroll the first crescent roll dough, transforming it into a smooth rectangular shape by pressing and sealing the perforated seams on the prepared baking sheet.
- Create a luxurious filling by blending cream cheese with granulated sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and lemon juice until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Artfully spread the cream cheese mixture across the dough, maintaining a small border around the edges to prevent overflow, and optionally dot with fruit preserves for additional flavor complexity.
- Gently layer the second crescent roll dough over the filling, meticulously sealing the edges to encapsulate the creamy interior and create a unified pastry structure.
- Transfer the assembled danish to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the surface transforms into a golden, appetizing brown tone.
- Craft a delicate glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract until smooth, creating a glossy finishing touch.
- Allow the danish to cool slightly, then elegantly drizzle the glaze across the surface, creating an inviting presentation before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Customize your filling by experimenting with different flavored cream cheese or fruit preserves for unique taste combinations.
- Prevent soggy bottom by ensuring crescent roll dough is well-sealed and pressed firmly to create a tight barrier for the creamy filling.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting crescent roll dough with gluten-free puff pastry or a homemade almond flour-based dough for those with dietary restrictions.
- Enhance the danish’s presentation by sprinkling sliced almonds or powdered sugar on top before baking for added texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 288 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 213 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg