Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish
This Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish is a flaky, sweet delight! Perfect for breakfast or brunch, it's easy to make and sure to impress.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk or hand mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
For the Danish:
- 1 tube crescent rolls
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 oz. chopped semi-sweet dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk to thin the glaze
Instructions
Stepwise Method:
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). - Step 2: Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy. - Step 3: Add the Chocolate
Fold in chopped semi-sweet dark chocolate into the cream cheese mixture. - Step 4: Roll Out the Crescent Dough
Unroll the tube of crescent rolls and separate the dough into triangles. - Step 5: Assemble the Danish
Place a spoonful of the cream cheese filling at the wide end of each triangle and roll towards the point. - Step 6: Bake
Bake the Danishes for about 12-15 minutes until puffed and golden brown. - Step 7: Make the Glaze
Whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth for the glaze. - Step 8: Drizzle and Serve
Drizzle the glaze over the warm pastries and serve fresh!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze unbaked Danishes tightly wrapped for later enjoyment.