Fluffy Buttery Breakfast Cheese Danish Recipe – A Morning Delight!
Mornings sparkle with golden pastry and rich butter cheese danish that fill the kitchen with irresistible aromas.
Delicate layers of flaky dough cradle a creamy cheese filling that melts perfectly on your tongue.
Sweet and tangy cream cheese creates a luxurious center in this danish that promises pure breakfast bliss.
Warm, soft, and elegantly simple, this recipe turns ordinary mornings into extraordinary moments.
Each bite offers a delightful combination of buttery pastry and smooth cheese that dances across your palate.
Bakers of all skill levels can craft this delectable treat with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.
You’ll fall in love with this danish that transforms breakfast into a gourmet experience.
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Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Calories: 265 kcal
Servings: 8
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Bake the Best Morning Danish From Scratch
Crank the oven to 375F and grab a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for some delicious danish magic.
Take those crescent roll triangles and lay them out with a bit of breathing room between each one.
Grab your cream cheese and mix it with sweet sugar, a splash of vanilla, and a hint of zesty lemon until it’s silky smooth.
Dollop that dreamy cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll from the wide side, tucking in the filling and sealing the edges with a gentle press.
Pop the danishes into the oven and let them transform into golden, puffy delights for about 10-12 minutes.
Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create a luxurious glaze that’ll make these treats sparkle.
Drizzle the glaze over your warm danishes and get ready to enjoy a breakfast that’ll make everyone smile. Pair with your favorite morning beverage and savor every bite!
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Buttery Breakfast Cheese Danish Recipe
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 9 1x
Description
Classic cheese danish highlights a buttery pastry filled with creamy cheese and hints of sweet vanilla. Danish pastries offer delightful morning treats for breakfast enthusiasts eager to savor European baking traditions.
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz or 225 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp lemon zest (optional)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 12 tbsps milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring even heat distribution and easy pastry removal.
- Dough Assembly: Unroll crescent roll dough, carefully separating triangular sections and positioning them with slight spacing on the prepared surface, creating a foundation for the danish pastries.
- Filling Creation: Whip softened cream cheese with sugar, incorporating vanilla and optional lemon zest until achieving a smooth, luxurious texture that promises rich, creamy indulgence.
- Filling and Shaping: Spread the cream cheese mixture along the wider base of each dough triangle, rolling from the broad end and gently sealing edges to prevent filling escape during baking.
- Baking Transformation: Transfer danishes to the preheated oven, allowing them to bake for 10-12 minutes until they develop a golden, puffy exterior that hints at the delicate layers within.
- Glaze Finishing: Craft a silky glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and vanilla, adjusting consistency to create the perfect drizzling medium for crowning the freshly baked pastries.
- Serving: Remove danishes from the oven, let cool briefly, then generously drizzle with the prepared glaze, presenting these warm, inviting treats as a delightful morning indulgence.
Notes
- Optimize Dough Handling: Work with crescent roll dough while it’s cold and firm to prevent sticking and maintain clean, precise edges during shaping.
- Prevent Filling Leakage: Pinch dough edges firmly and seal completely to keep cream cheese filling contained during baking, ensuring a neat presentation.
- Adjust Sweetness Levels: Customize the cream cheese mixture by reducing sugar for a tangier flavor or increasing for a sweeter profile, catering to personal taste preferences.
- Make Dietary Modifications: Substitute regular cream cheese with low-fat or dairy-free alternatives, and use gluten-free crescent roll dough to accommodate different dietary needs while maintaining the recipe’s delightful essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Emily Lawson
Content Creator & Culinary Specialist
Expertise
Education
Oregon Culinary Institute
Diploma in Culinary Arts
Focus: Emphasis on farm-to-table cooking, sustainable practices, and the fusion of global flavors with traditional grilling methods.
Emily Lawson is the content creator at Daves Grill, turning tasty ideas into clear, easy recipes. Based in Portland, she trained at the Oregon Culinary Institute and loves cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients, especially grilled veggies and global flavors.
Emily mixes food writing with hands-on cooking to bring you recipes that feel fun, not stressful. Her goal is to make every dish simple, flavorful, and worth coming back to. Together, she and Dave serve up real food, one recipe at a time.