Cheesy Danish Turnovers

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 2

Cheesy Danish Turnovers Recipe

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

10 min

Cook

18 min

Ready In

28 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 can pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
	2 packages cream cheese , softened
	3/4 cup sugar , divided
	1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
	1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
	2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine , melted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

290

Sugar

21g

Fat

17g

If you're looking for a quick and easy pastry dish that is perfect for breakfast or brunch, then Cheesy Danish Turnovers are the answer. These tasty turnovers are made with crescent dough and filled with a creamy and sweet cream cheese mixture, which is then baked to perfection. The result is a flaky pastry that is crispy on the outside and soft and buttery on the inside. These turnovers are so easy to make, and they look and taste much more sophisticated than they really are. With their creamy and sweet filling, they make a great addition to any brunch or breakfast spread or as a snack.

Instructions

1.	1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
2.	Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles.
3.	In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/2 cup of sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4.	Spread the cream cheese mixture onto each triangle evenly.
5.	In another bowl, mix 1/4 cup of sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the cream cheese filling.
6.	Roll up the triangles from the wide end to the point into crescent shapes. Place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
7.	Bake the turnovers for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
8.	Brush the melted butter over the warm turnovers and let them cool before serving.

PROS

Cheesy Danish Turnovers are quick and easy to make.
They have a sweet, creamy and tangy center, with a flaky, buttery, and slightly crispy exterior.
These turnovers are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.

CONS

These creamy and sweet turnovers might not be suitable for people who do not enjoy cream cheese or sweet pastries.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cheesy Danish Turnovers are not considered a healthy food option as they are high in sugar and fat. However, a small serving can be a delicious indulgence for a special occasion.