Crescent Cream Cheese Danishes
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What a great idea for breakfast when you have family or friends staying overnight. These Crescent Cream Cheese Danish are the perfect breakfast to wake up to! This will get everyone smiling and happy right away in the morning!
These are not as large as the ones you get at a bakery, but these are the perfect size and let you eat more than one!
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The flaky crescent roll holds a dollop of the perfectly creamy vanilla-flavored cream cheese filling. You then drizzle a glaze over the top to give not only a shine but a delightfully sweet flavor on the top.
These Crescent Cream Cheese Danish are family-friendly and loved by all. They are super easy to make and delicious to eat.
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Why should I make this recipe?
These Crescent Cream Cheese Danish are super ebay to make, they are a perfect breakfast on the weekends or when you have company staying. They are tasty and impressive.
Are there any variations that could be used?
When I am in a time crunch I use Vanilla pudding for the filling. You could also use lemon pudding or even chocolate pudding. You could sprinkle the Crescent rolls with cinnamon in the brown sugar combination.
Ingredients:
- Crescent rolls
- Cream cheese softened
- Granulated sugar
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla extract
- Brown sugar
- Butter melted
For the glaze:
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
How to make Crescent Cream Cheese Danishes:
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Adding the granulated sugar.
Adding the lemon juice.
Adding the vanilla extract.
Step 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar.
Adding the melted butter.
Adding the brown sugar.
Step 4. Open the crescent roll packages, and cut each one into 8 even sections.
Step 5. Place the sections of crescent roll dough flat on a large parchment-lined baking sheet, and use your fingers or the back of a spoon to create a well in the center of each one.
Step 6. Brush the brown sugar mixture onto the top of each crescent roll section.
Then, fill the center of each one with a serving of the cream cheese mixture.
Step 7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.
Step 8. Mix together the ingredients for the glaze until smooth, and brush on top of the danishes before serving.
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Crescent Cream Cheese Danishes
Ingredients
- 2 Cans of crescent rolls
- 8 oz. Cream cheese softened
- ½ C. Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. Lemon juice
- 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
- ¼ C. Brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. Butter melted
- For the glaze:
- ⅔ C. Powdered sugar
- 4 tsp. Milk
- 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar.
- Open the crescent roll packages, and cut each one into 8 even sections.
- Place the sections of crescent roll dough flat on a large parchment lined baking sheet, and use your fingers or the back of a spoon to create a well in the center of each one.
- Brush the brown sugar mixture onto the top of each crescent roll section, and fill the center of each one with a serving of the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.
- Mix together the ingredients for the glaze until smooth, and brush on top of the danishes before serving.
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How should I store these Crescent Cream Cheese Danish?
The Crescent Cream Cheese Danish can be left on the counter at room temperature for a few hours. It is best to store the Crescent Cream Cheese Danish in an airtight container and in the refrigerator. You can store them for up to 4 days.
Can I freeze the Crescent Cream Cheese Danish?
These Crescent Cream Cheese Danish can be frozen. Be sure they are cooled to room temperature and place them into an airtight container. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Can I reheat the Crescent Cream Cheese Danish?
The best way to reheat these Crescent Cream Cheese Danish is to microwave for 15 to 20 seconds in the microwave.
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