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Cheese Danishes

Creamy Cheese Danishes: Easy Bakery-Style Treat at Home

Indulge in these Easy Cheese Danishes filled with a creamy mixture, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 Danishes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 roll Crescent Roll Dough Any brand works great.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Low-fat can be used but may change texture.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the filling.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Salted Butter Melted, increases richness.
For the Topping
  • 8 tbsp Light Brown Sugar Sprinkled on top.
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar For glaze.
  • 4 tsp Milk Thins the glaze.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Cheese Danishes
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. Place a spoonful of cream cheese filling on the wide end and roll up.
  4. Place rolled danishes on the baking sheet, sprinkle with light brown sugar, and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
  5. Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk together until smooth.
  6. Drizzle glaze over cooled danishes and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1DanishCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing. Do not overfill the pastries to avoid spills during baking. Space evenly on the baking sheet for best results.

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