Quick Cheese Danish

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

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.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. package refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 6 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • raisins (optional)
  • nuts, canned (optional)
  • pie filling, drained (optional)
  • confectioners sugar

Instructions

  1. Unroll the crescent dough and pat it into a 10 1/2 x 8-inch rectangle on a baking sheet; seal the seams.
  2. Combine the softened cream cheese, egg yolk, and sugar; beat until smooth.
  3. Spread the cheese mixture on the dough, leaving 1/2 inch of edges; sprinkle with cinnamon and optional toppings if desired.
  4. Fold the dough in thirds lengthwise, sealing the edges.
  5. Mix the egg white and water, then brush this over the top of the folded dough.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 20 minutes until golden.
  7. Remove from oven and sprinkle with confectioners sugar before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

623 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8g 16% DV
Total Fat 23.1g 30% DV
Carbs 101.1g 37% DV
Fiber 2.8g 10% DV
Sugar 50.3g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 268.3mg 12% DV
Potassium 644.3mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 88.3mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 94.5mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 10.5mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 158.3mg 12% DV
Iron 2.1mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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