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Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish

A delightful treat combining creamy cream cheese and strawberry jam enveloped in crispy, flaky pastry, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Danish Base
  • 1 tube 8-ounce tube refrigerated crescent roll dough Golden brown and flaky dough
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened) Creates the rich filling
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar Balances the tartness of cream cheese
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice Enhances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth to the filling
Toppings
  • 8 teaspoons strawberry jam Main topping for the danish
  • ½ cup powdered sugar For drizzling
  • 2 to 4 teaspoons milk For glaze consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
  3. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Remove the crescent roll dough from its packaging and cut it into 8 equal slices using a serrated knife.
  5. Place the dough rounds on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  6. Gently press each piece of dough into a 2½-inch round.
Assembly
  1. Top each round with ⅛ of the cream cheese mixture, leaving space around the edges.
  2. Place 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam in the center of the cream cheese mixture on each danish.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
  2. Remove the danish from the baking sheet and cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
Finishing Touch
  1. In a small bowl, mix the ½ cup powdered sugar with enough milk to create a glaze.
  2. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the danish.

Notes

For variation, add fresh strawberries on top or use different jam flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.