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Crescent Roll Danish

Crescent Roll Danish
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This Crescent Roll Danish recipe is a quick and easy homemade treat using ready-to-go crescent roll dough paired with a creamy cream cheese filling and fresh fruit or jam. It yields flaky, buttery pastries perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack with endless flavor variations and minimal ingredients required.

Ingredients

Pastry

  • Crescent roll dough: 1 package (usually 8 ounces, typically 8 triangles)

Cream Cheese Filling

  • Cream cheese: 4 ounces, softened
  • Sugar: 2 tablespoons
  • Vanilla extract: 1/2 teaspoon

Toppings

  • Fresh fruit slices, berries, or jam: 1/4 to 1/3 cup (your choice)

Optional

  • Egg wash: 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy. This mixture will provide a luscious filling that balances perfectly with the flaky pastry.
  2. Preheat and Prep the Dough: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate each triangle along the perforations but keep the overall sheet intact for easier shaping.
  3. Add the Filling: Spread a generous spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto the wide base of each crescent triangle. Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks during baking.
  4. Add Fruit or Jam: Top the cream cheese layer with fresh fruit slices, berries, or a small dollop of jam for sweetness and color.
  5. Fold and Shape: Starting from the wide base, carefully roll each crescent toward the pointed end, encasing the filling. Alternatively, fold the dough into square shapes with the filling centered for a traditional Danish look.
  6. Optional Egg Wash: Brush each Danish lightly with beaten egg to help achieve a golden-brown finish when baked.
  7. Bake Until Golden: Place the pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle icing glaze for extra flair.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother, creamier filling.
  • Do not overload the filling to avoid leaks during baking.
  • Choose ripe but firm fruit to prevent soggy pastry.
  • Shape pastries evenly to ensure consistent baking.
  • Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and even baking.

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Keywords: Crescent Roll Danish, cream cheese pastry, easy Danish recipe, quick breakfast pastry, flaky crescent dessert

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