Description
Crescent Cheese Danishes are easy-to-make pastries featuring flaky crescent dough filled with a rich, sweet cream cheese filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they offer a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk (optional)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dusting)
- Powdered sugar (for serving, optional)
- Fresh fruit or fruit preserves (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk (if using) until smooth.
- Unroll crescent dough on a lightly floured surface and press seams together if needed.
- Cut the dough into triangles or squares. Add 1–2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture to the center of each piece.
- Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
- Place pastries on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar or top with fruit or preserves if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use vegan or dairy-free cream cheese for dietary preferences.
- Add lemon zest or almond extract for a flavor variation.
- Fresh berries can be folded into the cream cheese for added texture and flavor.
- Ensure seams in the crescent dough are well-sealed to prevent leaks.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: crescent cheese danishes, cream cheese pastry, brunch treat, easy danishes, sweet breakfast