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Irresistible Breakfast Cheese Danish

Irresistible Breakfast Cheese Danish

This dangerously good breakfast treat is rich and creamy with a flaky crust and sweet glaze.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 2 packages 8 ounces each cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg white
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for the glaze

Equipment

  • 13 x 9 inch Baking Pan
  • Mixer or Whisk
  • Pastry Brush
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
  2. Unroll one can of crescent rolls into the bottom of the prepared pan and pinch the seams together firmly.
  3. Use a mixer or whisk to beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, one teaspoon of vanilla, and the whole egg until the mixture is perfectly smooth.
  4. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the bottom layer of crescent roll dough using a spatula.
  5. Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and place it carefully over the top of the filling.
  6. Brush the top layer of dough with the egg white to ensure a golden and crispy finish.
  7. Bake the danish for 35 to 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the danish cool for at least 20 minutes before adding the glaze.
  9. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and the remaining vanilla extract in a small bowl.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled danish then slice and serve.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in your filling.
If the center still wiggles significantly at 35 minutes give it a few more minutes in the oven.
For a fruit version you can spread a layer of jam over the cream cheese before adding the top dough.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Would you like me to find a fruit jam recipe you can use for the variation?