Easy Cheese Danish
This pastry is a breakfast favorite all around the world. Goes perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea,
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the danish
- 2 can(s) ready to use refrigerated crescent rolls
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 Cup sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white, for brushing,
For the glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp. milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Danish
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 13X9-inch baking pan with vegetable oil or butter.
- Lay a package of crescent rolls in the pan, pressing the dough with your fingers.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and whole egg until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the mixture over the crescent rolls, using a spatula to help.
- Lay the second package of crescent rolls on top of the mixture. Brush with the egg white (you might not need to use it all).
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the dough is golden brown.
- Let cool down for about 20 minutes then top with glaze.
For the Glaze
- Combine all ingredients until smooth.