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Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish Recipe is a delightful and simple pastry perfect for a cozy morning treat or brunch. Made with ready-to-use crescent rolls layered with a creamy sweetened cream cheese filling and topped with a classic vanilla glaze, this Danish offers a tender, golden crust and a rich, smooth center. It’s quick to prepare and bakes up beautifully golden, making it an ideal choice for both weekday and weekend breakfasts.

Ingredients

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Danish Layers

  • 2 cans ready-to-use refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9-inch baking pan to ensure the Danish doesn’t stick during baking.
  2. Prepare the First Layer: Open one can of crescent rolls and lay the dough flat in the prepared pan. Pinch the seams together carefully to form a solid dough base that will hold the filling.
  3. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
  4. Spread the Cream Cheese Mixture: Evenly spread the cream cheese filling over the prepared crescent roll layer in the pan, distributing it to cover the entire surface.
  5. Add the Second Layer: Open the second can of crescent rolls and place the dough over the cream cheese layer. Pinch the seams firmly to seal the filling inside and form the top crust.
  6. Brush with Egg White: Beat the egg white lightly and brush it generously over the top layer of the crescent dough. This helps achieve a beautiful golden-brown finish during baking.
  7. Bake the Danish: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set. Keep an eye on the edges to prevent them from burning.
  8. Cool and Glaze: Remove the Danish from the oven and allow it to cool for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled Danish just before serving for a sweet finishing touch.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling consistency.
  • Pinching the seams of the crescent rolls well helps prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
  • Watch the baking time as ovens vary; start checking around 35 minutes to avoid over-baking.
  • The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding a little more milk for a thinner consistency or more powdered sugar for a thicker drizzle.
  • This recipe can be made ahead; simply refrigerate after baking and add the glaze just before serving.

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