Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish
Flaky, creamy, and irresistibly satisfying—this simple cheese danish comes together in minutes using crescent roll dough. Great for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack!
🧀 Ingredients
Crescent Roll Base:
2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
Cheese Filling:
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
Topping:
1 egg white (for brushing)
Glaze:
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Directions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
2. Create the Base Layer
Open one can of crescent rolls and unroll into the pan.
Press seams together to form an even layer.
3. Mix the Filling
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
4. Assemble the Danish
Spread the filling evenly over the crescent roll layer.
Open the second can and gently place dough over the filling.
Pinch seams and edges to seal.
Brush the top with egg white for a golden finish.
5. Bake
Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
6. Cool and Glaze
Let cool for 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Drizzle over the cooled danish.
7. Serve
Slice into squares or rectangles and serve at room temperature or slightly warm.
📋 Quick Info
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Bake Time: 40 minutes
🔥 Calories: ~280 per serving
🍽️ Servings: 12