The only bad thing about not hosting Christmas dinner is the lack of leftovers. I never think to take any with me from my Mom’s because I always leave there so stuffed that I don’t think I’ll ever eat another meal. But as I sit here two days later surrounded by boxes and piles of toys that need to find homes in my kids’ closets, I could sure go for some Overnight Caramel French Toast or Cornbread Dressing. Really, I’d eat just about anything right now to keep me from having to clean up. Part of me is itching to take the tree down and reclaim my living room, but the other part of me isn’t ready to go back to reality.
I got a little jolt back into reality when I went to the grocery store yesterday- we were out of paper towels, diapers, laundry detergent, dish detergent, and toilet paper… you know, all of those one off items that you don’t buy every trip but easily add $20 to your bill when you do. I spent $100 on 5 items, and we couldn’t eat a single one of them. Merrrrry Christmas haha.
Needing to console myself after my shopping trip, I came home to make these cream cheese danishes. I’ve been craving some of my Breakfast Cheesecake, but I wanted to try and find a way to make a smaller batch. These small batch cream cheese danishes are soft, flaky, easy to eat with one hand, and so simple to make. Perfect with coffee or a dollop of fruit preserve on top.
These danishes are baked in a snap.
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 pkg Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Cream together sugar and cream cheese.
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Beat in egg yolk and vanilla.
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Unroll the crescent roll dough onto an ungreased baking sheet.
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Separate the dough into four squares.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture onto each square.
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Gently fold in each of the corners of the dough.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Be generous with the filling, there will still be a little leftover. You can double this recipe, but still only use one egg yolk.
Denise Groothuizen says
Quick, easy and so, so good. Never gonna settle for packaged cheese danish again.
Sharon S. says
Emily, when you go to those dinners at your mom’s, take some refrigerator dishes with you for leftovers. You won’t likely go home without them.
Laura says
I made these this morning for Palm Sunday brunch using my homemade gluten free crescent dough. They were ugly because I don’t roll out dough well, but yummy. (Shhhh…don’t tell anyone about the two leftover in the fridge. I’m hoping to have them for breakfast in the morning.)
Andi says
Thanks so much for this simple, delicious recipe! My daughter and I included it in our homemade brunch a couple of weeks ago and I can hardly wait to make it again. One addition we made: a spoonful of Raspberry-Jalapeno jam in the center before baking. OMGosh! I then cut them in half for smaller portions and stored the leftovers in the fridge… they held up well for a couple of days.
And now, I’m off to search your site for more awesomeness 🙂
Emily Grace says
SO glad you enjoyed them, Andi! I have some raspberry chipotle spread in my refrigerator right now, I’m going to have to try that!
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
Oh yum, I love cream cheese Danish! These look wonderful! Visiting from Inspire Me Monday 🙂