Looking to elevate your breakfast or brunch with a delicious treat? Try this Easy Cheese Danish recipe. With its flaky layers, creamy cheese filling, and a hint of citrus, these danishes are sure to become a favorite with family and friends.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging yourself, this recipe will impress. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through making these delightful danishes, complete with useful tips, variations, and serving ideas. Let’s dive in!
Equipment Needed:
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry brush
- Clean, lint-free dish towel or plastic wrap
- Small bowl for icing
Storage and Leftovers:
To keep any leftovers fresh, store the danishes in an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap. They’ll stay good at room temperature for 1-2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before enjoying.
Recipe Variations and Tips:
For a zesty twist, mix some grated lemon zest into the cream cheese filling. Feel free to experiment with different fruit preserves like strawberry, blueberry, or apricot to discover exciting flavor combinations.
If you’re pressed for time, substitute store-bought crescent roll dough for Rhodes Dinner Rolls. Simply press the seams together to form a cohesive dough sheet before continuing with the recipe.
Enhance your danishes with a dollop of whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for added indulgence. Enjoy them alongside a hot cup of coffee or a refreshing glass of iced tea for a complete breakfast or brunch experience.
Print Easy Cheese Danish
Searching for a delightful pastry to enhance your breakfast or brunch? This Easy Cheese Danish recipe is just what you need.
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 6 serving 1x
Ingredients
- 12 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold (available at Walmart)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 large beaten egg
- 12 tablespoons lemon curd or raspberry preserves
White Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4–5 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Lightly flour your hands to prevent sticking. Flatten each thawed dinner roll into a 3-inch disc and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Brush each disc with warm melted butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Cover the baking sheets with a clean dish towel or lightly sprayed plastic wrap. Let the rolls rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 50 minutes. To create a warm environment, you can turn on your oven light without turning on the heat.
- While the rolls are rising, prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice with an electric mixer until smooth. Set aside.
- Once the rolls have risen, uncover them and increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Make an indentation in the center of each roll with your fingertips. Fill each indentation with about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture, then top with a teaspoon of lemon curd or raspberry preserves.
- Brush the edges of the rolls with the beaten egg to give them a golden color during baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and fragrant.
- Let the danishes cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
- For the white icing, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 4 tablespoons of milk in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed, but avoid making it too thin.
- Drizzle the icing generously over the danishes.
Your Easy Cheese Danishes are ready to be enjoyed, either warm or at room temperature!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
