Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish

Ingredients

• 2 cans (8 oz each crescent roll dough or puff pastry sheets)
• 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup fruit preserves (optional, for fruit-filled versions)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 –2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Preheat the Oven: ---

2. 2

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. 3

   --- Prepare the Dough: ---

4. 4

   Unroll 1 can of crescent roll dough and press it into a rectangle, pinching the seams together to seal.

5. 5

   Lay it flat on the prepared baking sheet.

6. 6

   --- Make the Filling: ---

7. 7

   In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.

8. 8

   --- Assemble the Danish: ---

9. 9

   Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.

10. 10

    Add small dollops of fruit preserves if making a fruit-filled version.

11. 11

    --- Top with Second Layer: ---

12. 12

    Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully lay it over the filling.

13. 13

    Pinch the edges to seal and press lightly.

14. 14

    --- Bake the Danish: ---

15. 15

    Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and puffed up.

16. 16

    Let it cool slightly before adding the glaze.

17. 17

    --- Make the Glaze: ---

18. 18

    In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

19. 19

    Drizzle the glaze over the cooled Danish using a spoon or piping bag.

20. 20

    --- Slice and Serve: ---

21. 21

    Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy warm or at room temperature.