Can You Mix Cream Cheese to Cresent Rolls

A light and flaky danish pastry, filled with sweet cheese and drizzled with icing. This easy Cream Cheese Danish recipe is made with crescent roll dough right at home.

Cheese is one of them foods that I would probably never been able to give up. It is just so versatile and delicious in meals and desserts. In fact, I probably fail on my diets more often than not because I just cannot part with cheese.

Fact: Cheese is my favorite food ever!

Cream cheese is one of my favorite subtle cheeses because it can easily be enjoyed in a sweet or savory dish.

Whenever I visit our local bakery I can never leave without a cream cheese danish. The only issue with that is I hate waiting in line forever (and a day), so I decided I would make them at home!

These Cream Cheese Danish are made easy thanks to my new favorite baking ingredient… Crescent roll dough!

Why did I never experiment with this genius little tube of goodness years ago? Crescent roll dough is perfect for people like me who are no-fuss, and love convenience.

I've made so many delicious Crescent Roll Recipes since discovering it's endless versatility!

Cream Cheese Filling

This cream cheese danish filling is similar to a cheesecake batter, but without the eggs.

To ensure a smooth and consistent filling, your cream cheese should be warmed to room temperature. This makes mixing the ingredients easier too.

If you can't wait for your cream cheese to reach room temperature, it's okay. Your filling will be slightly lumpy, but will still taste GREAT!

How to make Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Danish:

Makes 8 servings, but recipe can be easily doubled to 16…

Ingredients:

• 1 tube of crescent dough rolls
• 4 ounce of room temp cream cheese *see note above
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1 tsp of lemon juice *I squeezed the juice of one small wedge in
• 1 tablespoon of butter, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar melted, and mixed

Icing Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon of whole milk

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350 F.

Lined one large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Add cream cheese, lemon, vanilla, and white sugar to a bowl, and whip until light and fluffy.

On a cutting board, unwrap your crescent dough tube and slice the dough into 8 equal discs.

Add each disk to your baking sheet, and gently form a well in the middle of each for the filling.

Brush each dough circle with the butter/sugar mixture.

Fill each with a healthy dollop of cream cheese and spread neatly using the back of a clean spoon.

Bake for 15 minutes at 350.

Icing Directions:

Combine the powdered sugar and milk. Whisk until thick and creamy.

Allow to cool for 5 minutes, and then glaze them with the icing. If you are super hungry or impatient, do this step right away and enjoy!

These do not store well so eat them right away for the best taste.

Want more crescent roll dough recipes? Check these out:

Sausage Breakfast Bombs

Apple Turnovers

Cinnamon Pumpkin Rolls

Pepperoni Pizza Bombs

Cream Cheese Danish made with Crescent Rolls

Make these buttery, flaky and delicious cream cheese danish at home using store-bought crescent rolls.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8 danish

Calories 168 cal

Cost $3

• 8 ounces crescent rolls XL Grands! Crescents work best because they are a larger size.
• 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter melted
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Icing

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoons milk or water

• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Add room temperature cream cheese, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and white sugar to a mixing bowl, and whip until light and fluffy; set aside.

• Add powdered sugar and milk/water to a small bowl and whisk; set aside to thicken. (optional and only if you want iced Danish).

• On a cutting board, unwrap your crescent dough tube and slice the dough into 8 equal discs.

• Add each disk to your baking sheet. Stretch out each portion to create a larger disc and create a depression in the center for the filling.

• Add the melted butter and brown sugar to a small dish, and mix. Brush each dough circle with the melted butter/sugar mixture.

• Fill each crescent center with a healthy dollop of cream cheese and spread neatly using the back of a clean spoon.

• Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F. Crescents will be golden brown, and feel slightly firm to the touch.

• Cool for 10 minutes before swizzling icing onto each Danish (optional).

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Serving: 1 danish | Calories: 168 cal | Carbohydrates: 13 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Cholesterol: 19 mg | Sodium: 281 mg | Potassium: 19 mg | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 235 IU | Vitamin C: 0.2 mg | Calcium: 14 mg | Iron: 0.4 mg

About Amy

Hi! I am Amy! I am a former teacher, fueled by coffee, and cheese. I love photography and always have a camera handy! I might be a little obsessed with cute photography props, and Rae Dunn, but all is good! Welcome to my site! I hope you find an easy to make recipe, or product you might also love!

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