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Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Danish

Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Danish: A Festive Breakfast Delight

Enjoy a delightful Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Danish, featuring a flaky pastry and creamy filling—perfect for festive breakfasts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 can Crescent Roll Dough Original Pillsbury dough or dough sheets
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Avoid low-fat for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to your liking
  • 1 large Eggs Use egg yolk for filling, egg white for wash
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Essential for flavor enhancement
For Topping
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon and Sugar Add based on preference
  • 1 cup Fruit Filling (Optional) Cherry or apple, adjust filling accordingly

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Stand Mixer
  • bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Separate the egg yolk from the egg white. Whisk the egg white with a splash of water until frothy for egg wash.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Roll out the crescent roll dough, seal perforations, cut into thirds, and shape each into a circular danish.
  5. Place shaped danishes on baking sheet. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into each.
  6. Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture on top if desired.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and filling is bubbling.
  8. Remove from oven and cool for about 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for the best texture. Experiment with different fruit fillings for variety.

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