Description
A quick and delicious breakfast treat, this Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish combines flaky crescent roll dough with a creamy, sweet filling. Perfect for mornings or brunch! Add fruit preserves for a fruity twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Danish:
- 2 cans (8 oz each) crescent roll dough or puff pastry sheets
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fruit preserves (optional, for fruit-filled versions)
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into a rectangle, pinching the seams together. Lay it flat on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the danish: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Add small dollops of fruit preserves if using.
- Top with second layer: Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully lay it over the filling. Pinch the edges to seal.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool slightly before adding the glaze.
- Make the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled danish.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a fruity version, add a spoonful of fruit preserves like raspberry or apricot before sealing the danish.
- Ensure the danish cools slightly before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting too much.
- If using puff pastry, bake for an additional 5 minutes to ensure it’s fully crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg