Crescent Cheese Danishes Pastry (Printable Format)
Creamy cheese filling wrapped in buttery crescent pastry, perfect with fruit or a dusting of sugar.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Dough
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1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 oz)
02 -
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dusting)
→ Cheese Filling
03 -
8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 egg yolk (optional)
→ Toppings
07 -
Powdered sugar, for serving (optional)
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Fresh fruit or fruit preserves, for topping (optional)
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk (if using) in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
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Unroll crescent dough onto a lightly floured surface. Press perforations together to seal seams if necessary.
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Cut dough into triangles or squares. Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of cheese filling onto the center of each piece.
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Fold dough over filling and pinch edges firmly to seal.
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Arrange pastries on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
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Let pastries cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar or top with fruit or preserves as desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Supplementary Details:
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For best results, use room-temperature cream cheese for a smoother, more homogenous filling.