Flaky crescent roll crust with a sweet cream cheese filling, drizzled with vanilla glaze—this effortless pastry tastes bakery-fresh but comes together in minutes!
Why You’ll Love This
✅ 5-minute prep – Uses ready-made crescent dough.
🧀 Creamy-sweet filling – Like cheesecake in pastry form.
☕ Perfect for brunch – Pair with coffee or fresh fruit.
🍯 Optional add-ins – Berries, lemon zest, or cinnamon swirls!
Ingredients
(Serves 12)
Base & Filling
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2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent rolls
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2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 large egg (for filling)
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1 egg white (for brushing)
Glaze
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½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
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2 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep & Layer
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9-inch pan.
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Unroll 1 can crescent dough and press into the pan, sealing seams.
2. Make Filling
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Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and 1 egg until smooth.
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Spread evenly over dough.
3. Top & Bake
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Unroll second can of dough and place over filling.
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Brush with egg white for golden shine.
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Bake 35-45 mins until golden. Cool 20 mins.
4. Glaze & Serve
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Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over Danish.
Pro Tips
🔸 Room-temp cream cheese prevents lumps.
🔸 Don’t overbake – Center should jiggle slightly.
🔸 Add berries – Press fresh raspberries into filling before baking.
Variations
🍋 Lberry Danish – Swirl in ¼ cup lemon curd with filling.
🍓 Berry Bliss – Top with sliced strawberries post-bake.
🍂 Cinnamon Roll – Add 1 tsp cinnamon to filling.
Storage
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Room temp: 1 day (covered).
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Fridge: 3 days – Reheat 10 secs in microwave.
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Freeze: Unbaked or baked (wrap tightly, thaw overnight).
Serving Ideas
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Brunch spread: Serve with mimosas and bacon.
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On-the-go: Cut into squares for breakfast meal prep.
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Dessert: Warm slightly and add vanilla ice cream!
Final Thought
This cheese Danish is a foolproof crowd-pleaser—decadent enough for special mornings but easy enough for lazy weekends.
More Breakfast Pastries:
🥮 Cinnamon Roll Casserole
🍎 Apple Turnovers
🥓 Maple-Bacon Croissants