How to Make Easy Cream Cheese Danish - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like starting your day with a warm, flaky pastry filled with creamy, sweet cheese. Whether you're hosting a brunch or just want to treat yourself to a special breakfast, this easy cream cheese Danish recipe is the perfect choice. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch of these delectable pastries in no time.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly versatile. You can customize the filling to suit ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, diced
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons sour cream
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Line bottom of baking pan with 1 can of crescent rolls. Pinch all seams together to seal.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, white sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract and sour cream. Spread filling on top of rolls. Place second can of rolls on top of filling.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar, milk and butter. After Danish has cooled, drizzle with icing.
  • Nutrition

    498 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 582mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 60mg