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Crescent Cheese Danishes Recipe

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Delightful and easy-to-make Crescent Cheese Danishes featuring flaky crescent roll dough filled with a creamy sweetened cream cheese mixture. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these pastries bake up golden brown and can be topped with powdered sugar or fresh fruit for an extra touch.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 oz)

Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk (optional)

Other

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dusting)
  • Powdered sugar (for serving, optional)
  • Fresh fruit or fruit preserves (for topping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and aid easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk (if using). Mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring even sweetness and flavor.
  3. Prepare Dough: Lightly dust a clean surface with all-purpose flour. Unroll the crescent roll dough carefully and press the seams together firmly to avoid separation during baking.
  4. Cut Dough: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into individual triangles or squares, depending on preference.
  5. Fill Pastries: Spoon about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese filling onto the center of each dough piece, taking care not to overfill to prevent leakage.
  6. Fold and Seal: Fold each dough piece over the filling and pinch the edges tightly to seal completely, creating a closed pastry to hold the filling while baking.
  7. Bake: Place the sealed pastries spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed up and golden brown on top.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the danishes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or top with fresh fruit or fruit preserves before serving. These can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Do not overfill the pastries to prevent filling from leaking out while baking.
  • The egg yolk in the filling is optional but adds richness and helps the mixture bind.
  • Pressing seams of crescent dough ensures the pastry holds together during baking.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking on the baking sheet.
  • For a fruitier version, add fresh berries or your favorite fruit preserves on top after baking.
  • Serve warm for a soft, creamy texture or cool for a slightly firmer filling consistency.

Keywords: crescent roll danish, cheese danish, cream cheese pastry, easy breakfast, sweet pastry

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