Homemade Cheese Danish
- SERVES
- 15
- COOK TIME
- 20 Min
When the Test Kitchen made this, everyone in the office went nuts over it! We were all blown away at how creamy and to-die-for this Danish is. The best part is just how easy it is to make. So don't wait another second to try our Homemade Cheese Danish...it's that good!
What You'll Need
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine walnuts, 1/4 cup sugar, and cinnamon; set aside. Unroll 1 can of crescent dough and press into bottom of 9- x 13-inch baking dish, pressing seams together.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, remaining sugar, and vanilla; mix well.
- Carefully spread cream cheese mixture over dough. Unroll remaining can of dough and place over cream cheese mixture. Pour butter evenly over dough and sprinkle with nut mixture.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool before cutting.
Notes
- For another variation on a homemade cheese danish, give our recipe for Raspberry Nut Cheese Danish a try!
- Thanks to ready-made crescent roll dough, we don't have to spend lots of extra time in the kitchen making our own pastry dough. To check out even more great recipes made with crescent rolls, check out our collection of Super Easy Crescent Roll Recipes.
- How about a danish and a cup of your favorite style of coffee? We've got some ideas in our collection of Coffee Shop Drinks You Can Make at Home!
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llsalem 9165135
Sep 28, 2024
Using the one egg only add the yolk and use the white on top of crescent rolls before adding the sugar mixture
llsalem 9165135
Sep 28, 2024
Adding one egg to cream cheese mixture makes it much easier to spread.
RAYJ48
Aug 05, 2020
made today baked it at 350 25 min let it cool down cut out a piece and the bottom dough was still RAW had to throw out what went wrong????
Test Kitchen Team
Aug 06, 2020
Hello! We suggest first checking that your oven is calibrated correctly, just to be sure. Once you've checked that, we suggest baking at 375 degrees, and using the rack below the center rack, but not on the bottom. Hope that helps!
sheriaugustyniak 6 149558
Dec 13, 2017
This is a huge hit in my family. For added deliciousness, I add pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer, top with the crust (unroll onto wax paper on the backside of a cookie sheet, press seams, then flip wax paper with crust on top of pie filling layer peel off wax paper), top with butter, then the cinnamon sugar/nut mixture bake until golden on top. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream--you will not regret it!
jlsdh38 3447114
Jan 21, 2017
This recipe leaves 'store-bought' products in the dust! Once you've tried it, you'll never go back to buying a Cheese Danish. Oooooooo, so good!
vikkic 7433820
Jan 21, 2017
I've had this recipe for 20 years. I have had success using Truvia instead of sugar, for those on low sugar diets. It does make the filling firmer, but it seems to work all right. Also, using real vanilla extract makes a huge difference in the taste. It always gets compliments and requests for the recipe.
mckmaine3 2799399
Apr 23, 2016
I was lucky to be able to try one that stuck to the pan as they disappeared so fast at the church supper I would have wondered about all the ohhs and ahhs.
BaconBombshell
Feb 22, 2016
This thing is damn delicious! That's all I have to say about that.
steinert 5714632
Jan 13, 2016
You have to sign in so it knows which recipe box to save it to...
kabubzz 2250870
Jan 12, 2016
Would this work without the second layer of crescent rolls on top? I also can not save a recipe without signing in every time. I have checked the box to save the information but it doesn't work.
Test Kitchen Team
Jan 13, 2016
Hi there! Yes, you can leave out the second layer of crescent rolls and butter, and just sprinkle the nut mixture directly over the cream cheese. This will make this recipe more like a cake than a pastry, since you'll need a fork to eat it this way! :) Enjoy!
Test Kitchen Team
Jan 13, 2016
Could you please give us more information as to which browser you are using? We have tested on our end and it seems to be working correctly.
sheriaugustyniak 6 149558
Jul 07, 2015
Every one loved this! I have also added apple, cherry or blueberry pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer with great results. I find it easier to unroll the second can of dough onto the underside of a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray, crimp the edges together, then flip it on top of the filling(s) layer crimp the other side as needed. Awesome warm with a scoop of ice cream, too!
LLliberty101
Mar 10, 2015
Now this deserves a 20 star rating!! o) easy peasy and when it's done people would think you were in the kitchen all day. It is absolutely delicious...I would add a little more walnuts because i'm a nutty person that way lol
briansharireid 763 8490
Jan 29, 2015
I have made this sooooo many times. I find the cream cheese mixture a bit to thick to spread but if you add just enough milk while mixing, you can easily get a smooth creamy spread, and is sooooo delicious! I have co-workers that ask me to make it all the time. I don't mind because it is quick, easy cheap!
tinkie1947 0711921
Jan 09, 2015
why do i have to sign in every time i try to get a recipe to go to my recipe box
Test Kitchen Team
Jan 12, 2015
Hi there. You must be signed in so the website recognizes you and knows which recipe box to send your recipes too. When you sign in, make sure the "remember me" box is checked. This way you will not have to type your information every time. Hope this helps!
tinkie1947 0711921
Jan 09, 2015
why will i not stay signed in so i can put my recipes in my box i do belong to your site Mr. Food . I will not sign in every time i want a recipe.
nanaerm
Nov 09, 2014
I made these and we thought thye were very good, but I thought thye tasted better the next day. Maybe just me!
jlsdh38 3447114
Aug 06, 2014
What a quick and easy, but delightfully delicious, dessert! (I used 16 oz.of cream cheese instead of 12 oz.) This is definitely a keeper!
marilynneis 049735 1
Apr 25, 2014
This recipe is wonderful. My question is: how do you store leftovers? Refrigerate or set out on the table?
donnacholewa 28302 51
Oct 17, 2014
I live in the deep south so after I make it I put it in the fridge on the lowest shelf. Before eating I just cut the amount out I'm going to use. Let it set until it comes to room temp& enjoy!
pbellpaul 5029090
Apr 24, 2014
Add marmalade or cherry preserves to the cream cheese, swirl gently, then go on with the rest. A great adaptation!
jvpoynter1 2093948
Apr 23, 2014
Delicious, quick to make and loved by all who tried it. For a special treat I serve with a scoop of vanilla sprinkled with a dusting of cinnamon/sugar mixture. Serve with hot coffee or cold milk. Not a bite left every time I have made this.
CookingMommy
Dec 04, 2013
I made this when I had family in town staying with me. When they smelled it baking in the oven, they were going nuts to try whatever I was making. Once they cooled and we tried them, they went crazy! This is a recipe I will hold onto for company - it is so easy and delicious. You would never know it was made with crescent rolls.
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