🥐 Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Danish
Makes: 6–8 servings
Ingredients
For the Danish
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1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 egg yolk (optional, for brushing)
Optional toppings
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Powdered sugar glaze:
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tsp milk
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1/4 tsp vanilla extract
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Fresh berries or sliced fruit
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare cream cheese filling
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In a small bowl, mix:
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Cream cheese
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Sugar
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Vanilla extract
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Blend until smooth.
3. Shape the Danish
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Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
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On each triangle, spread 1–2 tsp cream cheese mixture in the center.
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Fold the corners slightly over the filling or roll from the wide end to the tip.
4. Optional egg wash
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Beat egg yolk with a splash of water.
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Brush over the dough for a golden, shiny finish.
5. Bake
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Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
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Remove from oven and cool slightly.
6. Add glaze
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Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
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Drizzle over warm Danish.
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Top with fresh berries or fruit if desired.
Tips
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Flavor variations: Add a teaspoon of jam, lemon curd, or chocolate chips with the cream cheese filling.
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Extra flaky: Use cold cream cheese and cold dough; don’t overhandle.
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Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate for up to 12 hours; bake fresh in the morning.
If you want, I can give a one-pan sheet version that’s faster and perfect for serving a crowd.
Do you want me to do that?