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Giant Cream Cheese Danish

This giant Danish is a simple, crowd-pleasing pastry made with flaky crescent dough, a creamy sweet cheese filling, and pockets of fruity pie filling. It bakes up golden, soft, and slightly crisp on the edges, making it perfect for brunch, dessert, or sharing with a crowd. Easy to assemble and even easier to love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 34 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 49 minutes
Course Baked Goods, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Family Favorites
Cuisine American, European-Inspired
Servings 12 squares
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans crescent roll dough 8 oz each
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 can pie filling 21 oz, any flavor
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Unroll one can of crescent dough and press into the bottom of the pan, sealing seams. Bake for 4 minutes to set.
  • In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over the partially baked crust.
  • Spoon pie filling over the cream cheese layer in small pockets rather than spreading evenly.
  • Arrange the second can of crescent dough pieces loosely over the top like a lattice.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown and set.
  • Cool completely before slicing, then dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Notes

Letting the Danish cool fully ensures clean slices. You can use cherry, blueberry, apple, or any favorite pie filling for different variations.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal
Keyword Brunch Recipe, cream cheese danish, crescent roll dessert, danish pastry, easy pastry
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