I'm a huge fan of quick and easy breakfasts. And since I love a good cheese danish, this recipe made my day--now let it make yours. :)
Ingredients
- 1 roll crescent dough sheet
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 4 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- Fruit spread, preserves, or marmalade
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Spread out the crescent dough on a sheet of parchment paper and roll it out. Cut 11-12 strips on either side of the dough, about 1/3 of the way across.
Combine the cheese, egg, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth.
Pour the cheese mixture down the center of the dough, reserving about 1/3 cup.
Alternate the strips across the cheese, creating a 'braid'.
Continue all the way down.
When you get to the end, fold the last few strips backwards across the braid.
Put this in the oven for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown.
(I redid it and started my folds from the center out, just to make it prettier.)
Meanwhile, remember the extra cheese you reserved? Put it in a small pot and cook over medium heat, whisking often, for about 3 minutes to thicken it up. It should reach the consistency of spreadable frosting.
Remove from the oven. Isn't it pretty?
Top it with the spreadable cheese you cooked. It's ready to eat now, if you'd like, but it won't be too sweet.
Top with your choice of fresh fruit, preserves, jam, etc. The true sweetness of the danish comes from the topping.
Enjoy! It's best served warm. :)
