Best 7 Breakfast Cheese Danish Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of a homemade Cheese Danish, a classic pastry that combines flaky layers of puff pastry with a creamy, sweet cheese filling. This versatile treat can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, and it's sure to impress your family and friends with its irresistible flavor and elegant presentation. With our carefully curated collection of recipes, you'll be able to create this beloved pastry in your own kitchen, using simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions.

From the traditional Danish pastry dough made with butter and yeast, to the creamy filling made with cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla, our recipes provide detailed steps for each component. We also offer variations on the classic recipe, including a simplified version using pre-made puff pastry, a decadent version with a streusel topping, and a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, our recipes will guide you through the process of creating this delicious pastry, ensuring a perfect result every time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CHEESE DANISH



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 35m

Yield 8 danish

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large egg plus 1 yolk
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons sugar, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
One 17.3-ounce box frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper.
  • Beat the whole egg with 1 teaspoon of water in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the egg yolk, cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth.
  • Lay out the 2 sheets of puff pastry and cut each into 4 squares. Fold the corners of the squares over by about 1 inch to make octagon shapes. Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly into the center of each (about 2 tablespoons per); do not spread the cream cheese. Brush all of the exposed pastry with the egg wash, then dust generously with sugar.
  • Bake until puffed and golden brown all over, about 18 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

EASY BREAKFAST CHEESE DANISH RECIPE



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This super simple and easy breakfast cheese danish recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth craving without keeping you in the kitchen for too long.

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans ready to use refrigerated crescent rolls
2 packages 8-ounce packages cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg white + 1 Tbsp milk or water
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
2 tbsp milk (for glaze)

Steps:

  • Sit cream cheese out to begin softening.
  • Preheat oven to 350* degrees
  • Grease a 13X9-inch baking pan. We like to use coconut oil.
  • Lay crescent roll sheet in the pan, pushing the dough gently out to the edges.
  • Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
  • Spread the mixture over the crescent rolls evenly.
  • Top cheese mixture with second pack of crescent rolls dough.
  • Brush with egg wash (egg white + 1 Tbsp milk or water)
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes until the top is golden brown
  • Cool for ~20 minutes, while you make the glaze. Drizzle and brush on cooled danish.

SCRATCH-MADE CHEESE DANISH RECIPE



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Cheese Danishes are a staple for breakfast when you're out and about - but they're even better when you make my Cheese Danish recipe at home.

Provided by Gemma Stafford

Categories     Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 recipe danish dough
1 cup (8oz/225g) cream cheese
¼ cup (1oz/28g) confectioner's sugar
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg wash

Steps:

  • Make one recipe of danish dough from my Morning Buns recipe. Complete the dough to step 11. I recommend watching the Morning buns video for a step by step instruction.
  • On a floured surface, roll out the danish dough to a 12 x 12 inch (30x30cm) square and cut the dough into 9 squares.
  • Place the squares of dough onto the baking sheet and fold the corner of each square in towards the center. Press your finger into the center of the square to create a dent.
  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla extract until well blended. Place in a piping bag.
  • Pipe about 2 tablespoons of filling into the dent at the center of each square.
  • Cover the danishes with plastic wrap and let proof in a warm place until puffed, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
  • When the dough is proofed, heat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Remove the plastic, brush the dough with the egg wash, and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C), rotate the pan, and bake for another 5-10 minutes, until the danishes are golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.
  • These danishes are best the day they are made, but any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Re-crisp in a 300°F (150°C) oven for about 10 minutes.

CHEESE DANISH



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Even a great store-bought Danish will never taste as fresh as one you've baked yourself. Our streamlined process for making the dough minimizes the work while still giving you buttery, flaky results. Top this classic cheese filling here with a few raspberries, blueberries or even a dollop of your favorite jam just before baking, if you like.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     pastries, project

Time 1h

Yield 9 pastries

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces/226 grams cream cheese
1 1/4 cup/160 grams confectioners' sugar
1 large egg yolk
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 batch Danish dough (see recipe)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons/30 milliliters whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 1/4 cup/32 grams confectioners' sugar, the egg yolk, the salt and the vanilla until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a resealable plastic bag; set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a 12 1/2-inch square. Trim 1/4 inch off each edge. Cut the dough into nine 4-inch squares. Brush the corners of each square with a bit of the beaten egg, then fold each corner into the center and press down gently. Transfer the squares to 2 parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Cut the tip off one corner of the filled plastic bag so you have a 1/2-inch hole. Use the bag to pipe the cheese filling onto the center of each dough square. Loosely cover the pastries with plastic wrap and let stand until slightly puffed, about 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes. Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Remove the plastic and gently brush the top and sides of the dough with the beaten egg. Bake for 10 minutes, then rotate the sheets and reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees. Continue to bake until pastries are puffed and deep golden brown, another 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining 1 cup/128 grams confectioners' sugar and the milk. Let the Danish cool slightly on the sheet then drizzle with the glaze. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 241, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 258 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BREAKFAST CHEESE DANISH



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Provided by Lyn Benoit Goodnight

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 can(s) ready to use refrigerated crescent rolls
2 pkg 8-ounce packages cream cheese
1 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
GLAZE
1/2 c powdered sugar
2 Tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350* degrees and grease a 13X9-inch baking pan.
  • 2. Lay a pack of crescent rolls in the pan and pinch the openings together.
  • 3. eat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg together until smooth. Spread the mixture over the crescent rolls evenly and then lay the second pack of crescent rolls on top of the cheese mixture and brush with egg white.
  • 4. Bake for 35-45 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  • 5. Top with glaze after cooling for 20 minutes.

EASY CHEESE DANISH



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 45m

Yield 8 Danish

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry, defrosted
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Place the cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and cream them together on low speed until smooth. With the mixer still on low, add the egg yolks, ricotta, vanilla, salt, and lemon zest and mix until just combined. Don't whip!
  • Unfold 1 sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured board and roll it slightly with a floured rolling pin until it's a 10 by 10-inch square. Cut the sheet into quarters with a sharp knife. Place a heaping tablespoon of cheese filling into the middle of each of the 4 squares. Brush the border of each pastry with egg wash and fold 2 opposite corners to the center, brushing and overlapping the corners of each pastry so they firmly stick together. Brush the top of the pastries with egg wash. Place the pastries on the prepared sheet pan. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry and refrigerate the filled Danish for 15 minutes.
  • Bake the pastries for about 20 minutes, rotating the pan once during baking, until puffed and brown. Serve warm.

EASY CREAM CHEESE DANISH



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This recipe makes the best cream cheese Danish I have ever tasted. It is very simple to make.

Provided by Natalie

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, diced
¾ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons sour cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Line bottom of baking pan with 1 can of crescent rolls. Pinch all seams together to seal.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, white sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract and sour cream. Spread filling on top of rolls. Place second can of rolls on top of filling.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar, milk and butter. After Danish has cooled, drizzle with icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 52.9 mg, Fat 29 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 582.1 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality cream cheese for the filling. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the Danish.
  • If you don't have any puff pastry on hand, you can make your own. There are many recipes available online.
  • To make the Danish extra special, try adding a glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
  • Feel free to get creative with the filling. You can add different fruits, nuts, or spices to taste.
  • Serve the Danish warm or at room temperature. It's also delicious the next day!

Conclusion:

These cheese Danish are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast pastry. They're perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a pastry that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these cheese Danish a try.

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