Description
These Crescent Roll Can Cheese Danishes are a delightful and easy-to-make pastry featuring buttery crescent roll dough filled with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese mixture. Finished with a smooth vanilla glaze, these danishes come together quickly for a perfect breakfast treat or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
Cream Cheese Filling
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Egg Wash (Optional)
- 1 egg
Glaze
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Prepare the Crescent Roll Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into the individual triangles. Pinch the perforations on each triangle to seal them and create a solid base for the danishes.
- Shape the Danishes: On the prepared baking sheet, arrange each dough piece into either a ring shape or a slightly elongated oval, spacing them apart. Spoon a small amount of the cream cheese filling in the center of each piece of dough.
- Add an Egg Wash (Optional): Beat the egg in a small bowl, then brush the edges of the crescent dough with the egg wash to achieve a glossy, golden finish after baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the danishes are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Glaze: While baking, whisk together 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 to 2 teaspoons milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract in a small bowl, adjusting the milk amount to create a thick but pourable glaze.
- Finish the Danishes: Once the danishes are out of the oven, allow them to cool slightly, then drizzle the vanilla glaze over each warm danish before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese with vegan cream cheese and ensure crescent rolls are dairy free.
- Make sure to pinch perforations well to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Egg wash is optional but adds a beautiful golden sheen to the danishes.
- Adjust glaze thickness by adding more milk for a thinner glaze or less for a thicker consistency.
- Serve danishes warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
