This delectable Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Breakfast Recipe will make your taste buds dance with delight! This easy-to-make treat combines two packs of flaky crescent roll dough, sandwiching a heavenly sweet cream cheese filling. Topped with a luscious sweet glaze, this pastry is the ultimate indulgent breakfast or brunch. Perfect for special occasions like Christmas morning breakfast, it will add a touch of magic to any holiday meal. So go ahead, treat yourself and your loved ones to this irresistible delight that will leave everyone craving for more!
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Why You’ll Love This Danish Recipe
- Quick and easy recipe to make
- Perfect for any occasion
- Irresistible combination of flaky pastry and sweet cream cheese filling
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for later enjoyment
- Versatile – can be served as breakfast, brunch, or dessert
Cream Cheese Crescents Recipe Ingredients
*Ingredient amounts are located in the recipe card at the end of this post.
Crescent Roll Dough: Tubes of pre-made crescent roll dough can be found in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store. You can use two package of crescent rolls or crescent dough sheets.
Cream Cheese: Use full-fat cream cheese for a rich and creamy filling.
Sugar: Granulated sugar works best in this recipe.
Vanilla Extract: Gives the pastry a warm and comforting aroma and flavor.
Eggs: These help bind the cream cheese filling together while adding richness to the mixture. One egg will be used in the filling and the other will be used as an egg wash to create a golden brown crust.
Powdered Sugar and Milk: Used to create the glaze. Any type of milk will work – whole, 2%, or even non-dairy milk like almond or soy milk.
How to Make Cheesecake Stuffed Crescent Roll Bake
[Step 1] Lay one can of dough on the bottom of a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish, pinching the seams together.
[Step 2] Danish Filling:Beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and one egg until smooth. Spread over the dough.
[Step 3] Lay the second can of crescent rolls over the top of cream cheese mixture. Mix the second egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush over the dough with a pastry brush.
[Step 4] Bake in a preheated oven set at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes until golden brown. Remove and allow the danish to cool.
[Step 5] Glaze: In a small bowl, beat the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and spread the glaze over the cooled pastry. Use a sharp knife to cut into individual servings.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
- 9×13 Baking Dish
- Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
- Mixing Bowls
- Silicone Spatula
- Pastry Brush
How to Serve this Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe
This recipe can be served warm or cold, but i have found it to taste better cold. After applying the sweet glaze, refrigerate the danish until ready to serve.
Baking Tips & Tricks
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best results.
- Make sure to pinch the seams of the crescent roll dough together to avoid leaking of the filling.
- If you want a more even and neat glaze coverage, use a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
- You can add fresh fruit like fresh blueberries or peach slices on top of the cream cheese filling for a fruity twist.
- This pastry can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
How to Store Leftover Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
Store any leftover pastry in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also freeze the baked pastry, wrapped tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil, for 2-3 months.Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use puff pastry instead of crescent roll dough for a flakier and richer crust.
Yes, you can freeze the unbaked pastry in an airtight container for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake as directed.
Yes, you can use a cream cheese frosting instead of the powdered sugar glaze for a richer and tangier flavor. Simply mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and spread over the cooled pastry.
Recipe Variations
- Add different extracts like almond or lemon to give the pastry a unique flavor.
- Use crescent dough sheets instead of rolls for an easier assembly process.
- Skip the glaze and dust with powdered sugar instead, or top with a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
- Top the glaze with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for a churro-flavored treat!
Final Thoughts
This Sweet Cream Cheese Filled Crescent Roll Pastry is the delicious breakfast treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth. With its flaky pastry crust and creamy filling, it’s a treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Plus, it’s versatile and can be customized to your liking. Make it ahead of time for a stress-free holiday breakfast or surprise your loved ones with this decadent treat any day of the week. However you choose to enjoy it, one thing is for sure – this pastry will always be a crowd-pleaser!
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Sweet Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Breakfast Danish
This delectable Sweet Cream Cheese Filled Crescent Roll Pastry will make your taste buds dance with delight! This easy-to-make treat combines two packs of flaky crescent roll dough, sandwiching a heavenly sweet cream cheese filling. Topped with a luscious sweet glaze, this pastry is the ultimate indulgent breakfast or brunch. Perfect for special occasions like Christmas morning breakfast, it will add a touch of magic to any holiday meal. So go ahead, treat yourself and your loved ones to this irresistible delight that will leave everyone craving for more!
Ingredients
Crescent Roll Danish
- 2 Cans Crescent Dough
- 2 8 Ounce packages Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 2 Eggs, divided
Glaze
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Lay one can of dough on the bottom of a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish, pinching the seams together.
- Danish Filling: Beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and one egg until smooth. Spread over the dough.
- Lay the second can of crescent rolls over the top of cream cheese mixture. Mix the second egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush over the dough with a pastry brush.
- Bake in a preheated oven set at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes until golden brown. Remove and allow the danish to cool.
- Glaze: In a small bowl, beat the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and spread the glaze over the cooled pastry. Use a sharp knife to cut into individual servings.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 366Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 287mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 1gSugar: 27gProtein: 6g
