Easy 30 Min Cream Cheese Danish
This easy 30-minute cream cheese Danish recipe is perfect for anyone looking to indulge in a homemade pastry without spending hours in the kitchen.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Danish Ingredients
- 2 cans Crescent Rolls Unrolled and separated into rectangles
- 8 oz Cream Cheese At room temperature
- 2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar Divided
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- ¾ tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Sour Cream
Icing Ingredients
- 1 cup Confectioner's Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Milk
- 1 Tbsp Softened Butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Unroll the crescent rolls and separate into rectangles of dough using two triangles.
- Pinch closed the diagonal cut to form one solid sheet of dough. Sprinkle lightly with sugar.
- Slice crescent roll dough into 1 inch x 8 inch slices.
- Gently lift dough slice and twist opposite ends in opposing directions into a loose rope.
- Spiral the rope around itself to form a loose circle/spiral.
- Place onto a cookie sheet lined with baking paper, spacing danishes about 2 inches apart.
- Press the centers with a finger to make a well for the filling and stretch the sides a bit if necessary.
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, 1 Tbsp sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
- Add a tablespoon of filling to each roll.
- Lightly brush dough with melted butter.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- In a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar, milk, and butter.
- Drizzle icing over the tops of the danish or use a small zip-top bag for piping.
- Allow the danish to cool for 10-15 minutes before icing.
- Enjoy your cream cheese danish!
Notes
Store leftover cream cheese Danishes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven to restore the pastry's crispness before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g