Crescent Cheesecake Danish

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 2
A sweet and creamy pastry that's perfect for breakfast or dessert
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Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 packages Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
2 packages cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
290
Sugar
19g
Fat
20g
This Crescent Cheesecake Danish is a decadent treat that's perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. The flaky crescent dough is filled with a sweet and creamy cheese filling that's topped with a cinnamon sugar crust. It's perfect for serving at brunch or as a dessert.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F
2.Unroll one package of crescent rolls and press the seams together to form a single sheet of dough
3.In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, vanilla, and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth
4.Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crescent dough
5.Unroll the second package of crescent rolls and place on top of the cream cheese mixture
6.In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon
7.Melt the butter and brush it over the top of the crescent dough
8.Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the butter
9.Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown
10.Allow to cool for a few minutes before cutting into squares and serving

PROS

Easy to make with only a few ingredients, can be served for breakfast or dessert

CONS

High in sugar and fat, may not be suitable for those with dietary restrictions

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this pastry isn’t particularly healthy, it does contain some protein and calcium from the cream cheese

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