Breakfast Cheese Danish Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Options
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Crescent roll dough
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Puff pastry sheets
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Homemade Danish dough
→ Cheese Filling
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8 oz cream cheese (softened)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 egg yolk
→ Optional Sweeteners & Flavor Enhancements
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Powdered sugar
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Maple syrup or honey
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Fruit preserves (strawberry, raspberry, blueberry)
→ Toppings & Add-Ons
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Sliced almonds or chopped pecans
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Cinnamon sugar
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Fresh fruit (berries, sliced apples, or peaches)
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or 9×13-inch pan.
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Roll out the crescent roll dough or puff pastry, ensuring it covers the pan evenly.
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In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk. Mix until smooth and creamy.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough. Optionally, swirl in fruit preserves. Cover with another layer of dough and seal the edges.
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Brush the top layer with egg wash (1 egg white mixed with 1 tbsp water). Bake for 35–40 minutes or until golden brown.
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Mix together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled Danish.
# Notes:
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Pre-baking the bottom layer of dough for 5 minutes can help prevent a soggy texture.
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Keep the dough refrigerated until ready to use for easier handling.