For a delightful morning treat, indulge in a Breakfast Cheese Danish. This recipe features a delectable filling of cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla nestled within flaky crescent rolls. A finishing touch of powdered sugar glaze adds sweetness to this baked delight, which is ready in just 35-45 minutes.
Course : Breakfast
Cuisine : American
Prep Time : 15 minutes
Cook Time : 35-45 minutes
Rest Time : 20 minutes
Total Time : 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)
Servings : 8
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
- Lay one can of crescent rolls in the prepared baking pan, pinching together any openings in the dough.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg. Beat the ingredients together until smooth.
- Using a spatula, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the first layer of crescent rolls.
- Lay the second can of crescent rolls on top of the cream cheese mixture, ensuring it is evenly spread. Use a brush to coat the top layer with egg white for a nice finish.
- Bake the pastry in the oven for about 35-45 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown.
- Once done, allow the pastry to cool for about 20 minutes before adding the glaze on top.
For the glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pastry.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy your delicious breakfast cheese Danish!