Here’s your Crescent Roll Danish recipe, meticulously detailed for a delightful baking experience. These homemade danishes blend the creamy texture of cream cheese filling with the sweet touch of fruit preserves, all wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Topped with a simple yet irresistible icing, these danishes are perfect for a brunch, a sweet snack, or a special breakfast treat.
A Sweet Start to Any Day
The joy of this recipe lies in its simplicity and the charming, homemade feel it brings to your table. The use of convenient crescent roll dough makes this a fuss-free option that still feels indulgent and special, perfect for those moments when you want something delightful without too much effort.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes
Serving: Makes 8 Danish pastries
Crescent Roll Danish
Ingredients:
- For the Danish:
- 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cans Crescent Rolls
- 4 tablespoons or more of your favorite fruit preserve
- For the Icing:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 1 cup powdered sugar (adjust based on desired consistency)
- 2-3 teaspoons milk (adjust for desired consistency)
Directions:
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a small bowl, blend the cream cheese, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare the Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent dough from one can at a time and roll into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface. If the dough has seams, pinch them together and smooth out.
- Cut the dough into four rectangles.
- Assemble the Danishes:
- Spread about 3 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture on each rectangle.
- Starting at the long side of the rectangle, roll the dough gently while twisting until it’s about 10 inches long.
- Coil the rolled dough loosely into a spiral with the seam on the inside, and seal the ends.
- Make an indentation in the center of each coil with your thumb and fill it with about a half tablespoon (or more, to preference) of fruit preserves.
- Baking:
- Place the prepared danishes on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are deep golden brown.
- Prepare the Icing:
- While the danishes bake, mix the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and milk in a bowl until smooth. Adjust the thickness by adding more powdered sugar or milk as needed.
- Finishing Touches:
- Remove the danishes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle the prepared icing over the warm danishes.