Description
Indulgent Cheese Danish brings European bakery charm straight to kitchen counters with rich cream cheese filling nestled in buttery, flaky pastry. Crisp golden edges and creamy center promise a delightful morning treat you’ll savor from first delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Danish:
Dairy Products:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
Pastry Base:
- 1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
For the Glaze:
Sweeteners and Liquid:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 12 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375F (190C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal danish baking conditions.
- Carefully unfurl the crescent roll dough, separating each triangular section with precision. Arrange triangles on the prepared baking surface, maintaining slight spacing between them.
- Create a velvety cream cheese mixture by thoroughly blending softened cream cheese with sugar, vanilla extract, and optional lemon zest until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Delicately distribute the cream cheese filling along the wider portion of each triangular dough section. Spread gently, ensuring minimal contact with the edges. Carefully roll the dough from the wide end, encapsulating the filling and sealing the edges with gentle pressure.
- Position the assembled danishes in the preheated oven, allowing them to transform into golden-brown delicacies over 10-12 minutes. Monitor closely to prevent over-browning.
- While the pastries bake, craft a smooth glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract. Adjust liquid content to achieve desired drizzling consistency.
- Once pastries have cooled slightly, embellish with the prepared glaze, either using a spoon for a rustic approach or a piping bag for more refined decoration.
- Present the warm danishes immediately, or allow to reach room temperature. Pair with a steaming beverage for a delightful morning indulgence.
Notes
- Customize the filling by adding different extracts like almond or using orange zest for a vibrant twist.
- Experiment with low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt to make a lighter version of the danish.
- Create a gluten-free option by using gluten-free crescent roll dough or a homemade pastry alternative.
- Prep these danishes ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating overnight, then baking fresh in the morning for a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg