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Crescent Roll Danish Pastry

A quick and easy shorcut version of your favourite bakery pastry. Ready in just 10 minutes this will serve great at breakfast or brunch.
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Cheese Danish, Crescent roll, Easy Danish recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Author hameesha

Equipment

  • Conventional Oven
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment Paper (optional)
  • Bowl to mix

Ingredients

  • 1 Crescent Roll
  • 2 Oz Cream Cheese for 12 pieces
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Butter
  • 3 tbsp Icing Sugar
  • 1- 2 tsp Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
  • 2 tbsp Fruit Jam or fresh fruit optional

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven to 375°F/190°C
  • Mix Cheese and Sugar till smooth. Add Vanilla Essence if desired. Set aside.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper or with butter to avoid sticking.
  • Open an Crescent Roll and join TWO triangles to form a rectangle. Tap with fingers to join. Sprinkle sugar and tap with fingers.
  • Slice the rectangle into three equal size strips lengthwise.
  • Twist each piece from both ends to form a rope. Starting at one end form a cirlce loosely and tuck the end to secure.
  • Use Thumb.finger to make space in center. Filling it with a spoonful of cheese filling. Add fuits or jam if desired. Brush edges with butter.
  • Bake at 375°F/190°C for 10 minutes. Till edges are brown

Notes

Oven temperatures vary, bake for extra minutes (usually a minute or 2) keeping an eye. Mine took exactly 10 minutes to brown.