Easy Semi-Homemade Cream Cheese Danish Roll

If you’re in search of an easy cream cheese danish roll recipe guaranteed to steal the show at breakfast, brunch, or as a crowd-pleasing dessert, look no further. In my humble opinion, this recipe is a definite winner. Not only does it come together in under 30 minutes, but it’s also a budget-friendly alternative to pricey bakeries. Stay tuned for the epic details of this delicious recipe! 😋

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Printable crescent Cheese Danish recipe 🔗

The Perfect Brunch Treat

The story behind why we decided to make and then fall head over heels in love with this amazing cream cheese danish roll is because this is the season when many of you are beginning to prepare for upcoming breakfast and brunch gatherings, especially with Easter and Mother’s Day around the corner. And when you feel like you have the best cheese danish recipe, you want to share it with others so they can enjoy it, too.💕

We added a few dashes of cinnamon to the top of ours, resulting in an EPIC win. They now taste like the creamiest cinnamon rolls. If you’re not a big fan of cinnamon rolls, feel free to omit the cinnamon – they are just as delicious without it.

Cheese Danish Ingredients

2 (8-ounce) Tubes of Crescent Roll Sheets
1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter- Melted
6 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar

Filling Ingredients

8 Ounce Package Cream Cheese- Room Temperature
1 1/2 Teaspoons Vanilla
1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
Cinnamon- Sprinkle on top, once filling is in place.

Icing Ingredients

1 Cup Powered Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla
5 Teaspoons Milk, or Milk Substitute

Instructions

Unroll each of the Crescent roll sheets and drizzle melted butter on top.
Sprinkle brown sugar on top of each sheet of dough.
Cut each of the sheets, the long way, into 4 equal strips.
Roll each of the strips to make what looks like a giant spaghetti noodle.
Coil each of the noodle-like dough strips.
Once coiled, press and pinch the dough to seal all of the edges. Pay special attention to pressing down the top middle section of the dough to house the filling mixture.
FILLING- With a hand blender, mix the cream cheese (at room temperature), vanilla, and milk.
Pour a heaping tablespoon of filling mixture on the top of each of the Danishes. If you have extra filling, grab a spoon and enjoy. My kids LOVE it! 😉
Sprinkle with cinnamon or you can leave it out, but they taste AMAZING this way.
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
ICING-Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk together with a whisk. Drizzle on top of the cheese danishes after they come out of the oven. Bon appetit!

Types of Danish Fillings

While the sky’s the limit for danish fillings—ranging from savory to sweet—traditional flavors often include cream cheese, chocolate ganache, lemon, cherry, and custard.

FAQs

What is Cheese Danish?

A cheese danish is a delicious flaky breakfast, brunch, and/or dessert foods with the most dreamy cream cheese filling on top. It many times is topped with icing, powered sugar, and/or cinnamon.

What do You Need to Make Cheese Danish?

The basic ingredients needed when making cheese danish come down to six key elements: the dough (premade or homemade), cream cheese, butter, sugar, vanilla, and milk.

How to Store Cheese Danish?

Experts say that cheese danish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to seven days and in the freezer for up to three months.

What is Cheese Danish Filling Made of?

Cream cheese danish filling is usually crafted from three simple ingredients: cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar. Technically, you could spread this delightful concoction on almost anything, relatively speaking, of course.😉

What do Cheese Danishes Taste Like?

To me, cheese danishes taste like an amazing combination of a donut, cheesecake, and cinnamon roll. The buttery pastry dough and the velvety cream cheese filling make the most delectable combination of yumminess. Everyone should try one. 😋

Is Cheese Danish Salty or Sweet?

Cheese danish is the ideal blend of salty and sweet. The flaky, buttery crust and whipped cream cheese filling provide savory notes. As granulated and brown sugars are layered, sweetness elevates this breakfast dish to delicious goodness.

Easy Semi-Homemade Cream Cheese Danish Roll

The Perfect Brunch Treat