Cheese Danishes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pastry Dough Base
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8 tablespoons brown sugar, lightly packed
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2 cans (8 oz each) crescent roll dough
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2 tablespoons melted salted butter
→ Sweet Cream Filling
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1 block (8 oz) softened cream cheese
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pure
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¼ cup white sugar
→ Drizzle Topping
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½ cup icing sugar
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4 teaspoons milk or as needed
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1 teaspoon vanilla essence
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a baking tray lightly with your favorite non-stick spray.
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Beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla in a bowl until everything's smooth. Leave it aside for now.
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Open up both cans of dough and separate out 8 rectangles (4 from each). Pinch together the triangle edges to make solid shapes.
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Spread melted butter evenly over each rectangle. Sprinkle each piece with a tablespoon of brown sugar, covering the surface well.
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Roll each rectangle tightly from the long side. Seal the edges, twist into spirals, and tuck the ends underneath. Press gently in the middle to make a space for the filling.
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Put the spirals onto your baking tray, leaving about 2 inches between them. Add 2 tablespoons of the cream filling into each center. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden and puffy.
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While they bake, mix the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk in a bowl until smooth enough to drizzle. Add a bit more milk if it feels too thick.
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Take the danishes out and let them rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle the icing on top while still warm and enjoy right away for the best flavor.
# Notes:
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Add an egg yolk to the cream filling for a richer texture.
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They're tastiest fresh and warm but can be stored and warmed up later.
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For a fruity flavor, mix in a teaspoon of citrus zest to the filling.