Quick Cheese Danish
A quick and delicious pastry featuring flaky crescent dough filled with sweet cheese and cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, this Danish treats with optional toppings like raisins, nuts, or pie filling, finished with a dusting of confectioners sugar for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Unroll the crescent dough and pat it into a 10 1/2 x 8-inch rectangle on a baking sheet; seal the seams.
- Combine the softened cream cheese, egg yolk, and sugar; beat until smooth.
- Spread the cheese mixture on the dough, leaving 1/2 inch of edges; sprinkle with cinnamon and optional toppings if desired.
- Fold the dough in thirds lengthwise, sealing the edges.
- Mix the egg white and water, then brush this over the top of the folded dough.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 20 minutes until golden.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with confectioners sugar before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
623
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).