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Home » Recipes » Breakfast

Almond Cream Cheese Danish

Stacey – January 16, 2013 – 13 Comments

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Cream Cheese Danish

Y’all will have to excuse my brevity today.  This time of year is SUPER busy with my “real job” and I’ve got an added load working on the behind the scenes details on the BIG (no, really HUGE) announcement coming up, but I didn’t want you to go too long without a new recipe.  This is one of those really simple recipes that you can use to impress your family and friends.  I’ve been working for hours to provide the most understandable set of instructions on how to unroll these crescents and fit them together, but I’m still not convinced it’s clear enough, so I’ve provided you with a few photos to show you how to put them together and cut them to yield the pretty danish above.  Y’all enjoy!!

IMG_0054Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll crescents separating into rectangles, but NOT into triangles. At the edge of an ungreased cookie sheet, place two rectangles together with the short sides touching.  Repeat across until all the crescents have been used, creating a large rectangle.IMG_0056Pinch all the seams together.IMG_0057Using a small knife, make 2 to 3 inch cuts down each of the long sides of the rectangle about 1 1/2 inches apart.IMG_0058In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla. Stir well to combine. Smear filling down the center of the pastry.IMG_0060Starting at one end of the pastry, fold one strip inward and at an angle.IMG_0061Repeat with opposite strip.IMG_0062IMG_0063Continue working your way down the pastry.IMG_0064Sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

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Almond Cream Cheese Danish

Course Breakfast, Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 (8-ounce) tubes crescent rolls
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons sliced almonds

For the icing:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° F. Unroll crescents separating into rectangles, but NOT into triangles. At the edge of an ungreased cookie sheet, place two rectangles together with the short sides touching. Repeat across until all the crescents have been used, creating a large rectangle. Pinch all the seams together. Using a small knife, make 2 to 3 inch cuts down each of the long sides of the rectangle about 1 1/2 inches apart. (see tutorial online for photos)
  • In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla. Stir well to combine. Smear filling down the center of the pastry.
  • Starting at one end of the pastry, fold one strip inward and at an angle. Repeat with opposite strip. Continue working your way down the pastry. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, mix icing by combining powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and milk in a small bowl.
  • Once pastry is done, drizzle with icing and serve hot.
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  1. Diane

    June 28, 2021 at 8:22 am

    This is a favorite! Fast and easy using crescent rolls.

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    • Stacey

      June 28, 2021 at 10:31 am

      Thanks, Diane!

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  2. Lib M.

    November 1, 2020 at 11:35 am

    Just made this. I used vanilla bean paste and added half a cap of almond extract to the filing and two drops to the icing. Yum!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 2, 2020 at 9:54 am

      Sounds amazing!! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Linda Suit Studdard

    December 28, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    Could you use the Crescent rolls that are not pre-cut and just cut the side flaps?

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    • Stacey

      December 29, 2014 at 7:23 pm

      Absolutely! That product has come onto the market since I posted this recipe, but have used them several times!

      Reply
  4. Emily

    December 20, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    I just made this and it was delicious! 🙂 My whole family loved it! It was also reallllyyy easy to make! Thanks so much for this wonderful recipe!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 22, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      Great! So glad y’all enjoyed it!

      Reply
  5. Peggy bailey

    June 27, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    This is a great idea! Will also save me a lot of money

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    • Stacey

      June 27, 2013 at 3:43 pm

      Glad you like it, Peggy!

      Reply
  6. Joyce

    February 24, 2013 at 5:24 am

    Will make this probably ,looks easy enough. I like easy!

    Reply
  7. Brenda

    January 17, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    I’ll take a slice … please!

    Reply
  8. Joyce

    January 16, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    This looks yummy. Why spend a small fortune at the bakery when you can make this.

    Reply

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