Go Back
+ servings
A tray of baked crescent roll cream cheese danishes.
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Danish

This recipe takes ready made ingredients over the top and puts breakfast on the table in 20 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 danishes
Calories: 283kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent dough
  • 3 ounces cream cheese {softened}
  • 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon sanding sugar {optional}

Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 3 teaspoons milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Remove dough from the first can but do not unroll.  Remove dough from the second can and wrap it around the first can of dough, to make a larger roll.  Cut dough into 8 equal rounds {I used a serrated knife}.  Place each round about 2 1/2 inches apart on a silicone mat {or parchment lined} baking sheet.  Press each slice into a thinner, large round disc that is about 4".  Be sure to leave a ridge around the outer edge.  
  • For the filling, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla together in a small bowl.  Spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons of mixture onto each round of dough. Sprinkle the outer edge with sanding sugar {if desired} and bake for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown.
  • In a small bowl mix together the glaze ingredients and set aside.  Drizzle over pastries once they have cooled for about 5 minutes and serve.  Store in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Notes

  •  Top the Danishes with jam, pie filling or fruit curd for an extra special treat.
  • They keep for a couple of days at room temperature in an air tight container.  Heat for 20-25 seconds before serving.
  • They would be great served for dessert too!

Nutrition

Serving: 1danish | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 478mg | Potassium: 17mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg