Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish
Start your day with a warm, flaky slice of joy—this Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish is everything you want in a morning treat. With a rich, creamy filling nestled between layers of golden dough, it’s a perfect balance of comfort and simplicity. Whether you’re hosting brunch, surprising your family on a weekend morning, or just treating yourself, this danish brings the bakery experience home—with no fuss and minimal ingredients!
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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup easy.
- Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into a rectangle. Lay it flat on the baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and lemon juice until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Spread this delicious cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border at the edges. If you like, add small dollops of fruit preserves.
- Now, unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and lay it carefully over the filling. Pinch the edges to seal everything inside.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until it turns golden brown. Let it cool for a bit.
- While it cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make a sweet glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled danish, slice it up, and enjoy! It’s perfect warm or at room temperature.
Notes
How to Serve Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish
This Danish is great served warm right out of the oven, or you can let it cool and serve it later. Pair it with a hot cup of coffee or tea for a lovely breakfast or brunch experience.
How to Store Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish
If you have any leftovers (which is rare!), store them in an airtight container in the fridge. You can easily reheat them in the oven for a few minutes to get that fluffy texture back.
Tips to Make Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish
- Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened to mix easily.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on top before baking.
- Feel free to experiment with different fruit preserves based on your favorites!