Best 2 Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Danish Recipes

Indulge in the delectable Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Danish, a delightful pastry that tantalizes taste buds with its perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors. This irresistible treat features layers of flaky, buttery puff pastry enveloping a luscious filling of creamy, cinnamon-infused cream cheese, and tender, caramelized apples. Each bite offers a harmonious symphony of textures and flavors, making it an ideal companion for your morning coffee or afternoon tea. This comprehensive guide provides two tempting recipes: a traditional Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Danish and a gluten-free variation that caters to those with dietary restrictions. Both recipes include step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and valuable tips to ensure success in your baking endeavors.

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CINNAMON APPLE DANISH RECIPE

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Use crescent roll dough to make a fast and delicious Cinnamon Apple Danish Recipe. It's seriously so simple to throw together and tastes amazing fresh out of the oven!

Provided by Lauren's Latest

Categories Breakfast Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon butter
1 large fuji apple (peeled and diced)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tube crescent rolls
8 oz cream cheese (softened (1 package))
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoons heavy cream (plus more if needed)
splash vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a medium nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add in apples, cinnamon, and sugar. Stir and cook until tender, 10-15 minutes.
While apples are cooking, in a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, flour, and vanilla. Set aside.
Pop open crescent roll dough and unroll, leaving crescents in rectangles. On an ungreased baking sheet, lay the crescent roll rectangles together, lining them up width wise. The dough should be almost the entire length of a half sheet pan. Press edges together to even out edges and seal any holes. Cut 1/2 inch diagonal strips up each side of the dough. Carefully spread cream cheese filling down the center of the dough to be about 2-3 inches wide. Top with cooked apples.
Fold 1/2 inch dough pieces up over filling alternating sides to get a braided pattern. You may have excess dough once you reach the end of the danish, so fold them in as best as you can.
Bake for 20 minutes or until filling is set and the crescent dough is golden in color. Cool at least 20 minutes before removing from baking sheet.
Once danish has cooled, remove to a serving platter. In a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream to create icing. You may need to add more cream to get the desired consistency. Drizzle icing over danish.
Cut into pieces and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 323 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 37 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APPLE DANISH WITH CRESCENT ROLL DOUGH

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This super easy apple-cream cheese Danish recipe using crescent rolls and canned fried apples is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert.

Provided by Diane Hill Roark

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

cooking spray
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough, divided
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (20 ounce) can apple pie filling
½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together; set aside.
Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and pat together on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Beat cream cheese, white sugar, and vanilla together until smooth. Spread over the dough. Layer the apple filling over the cream cheese layer. Top with second package of crescent roll dough, patting the seams together. Drizzle butter on top and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 61.4 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 428.3 mg, Sugar 20 g

Tips:

For a creamier filling, use softened cream cheese.
If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to brush the melted butter on the dough.
To make sure the danish is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean.
For a sweeter danish, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top before serving.
These danishes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

These apple cinnamon cream cheese danishes are the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and creamy. They're easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. Whether you're serving them for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these danishes are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.