A light, flaky Danish pastry stuffed with soft cheese and topped with frosting. This easy Danish cream cheese recipe is made right at home with croissant dough.
Cheese is one of those foods that I probably can never give up. It is versatile and delicious in meals and desserts. In fact, I often fail in my diet because I can't give up cheese.
This cream cheese is super easy to make and pairs with my favorite baking ingredient...croissant dough!
Why haven't I tried this awesome little tube of goodness in years? Crescent bread dough is perfect for people who, like me, are
uncomplicated and love comfort.
I've made so many delicious croissant recipes since discovering their endless versatility!
*ingredients
°2 tubes of prepared croissant dough
°8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
°2 tsp unsalted butter, melted
°1 tsp lemon juice
°Half a cup of light brown sugar
°Half a cup of granulated white sugar
°1 teaspoon vanilla
+icing:
°Half a cup of powdered sugar
°4 teaspoons of milk
°1 teaspoon vanilla
*Methods:
The first step:
Preheat oven to 350 *
Put parchment paper on the baking tray
The second step:
Open the croissant dough tubes and do not flatten them
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon juice, vanilla, and granulated sugar until well combined.
Third step:
Using a sharp knife, cut ½" to ¾" thick slices from the croissant rolls. Again, do not open it.
Place each slice on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper
The fourth step:
With each slice, use your fingers to create a slightly raised edge on the dough. This will hold the filling
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the light brown sugar and mix
Fifth step:
Using a pastry brush, brush each slice with butter.
Put equal amounts of filling on each slice
Sixth step:
Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until lightly browned
In another small bowl, mix the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk, and stir until combined.
Seventh step:
Put a layer of glaze on top of each Danish cheese
The dane can then be topped with your choice of fruit or eaten plain.
Enjoy!