Cherry Cheese Danish for a Crowd
Perfect for brunches, potlucks, or big family gatherings, this Cherry Cheese Danish for a Crowd is a show-stopping, effortless dessert that’s as delicious as it is easy to make. A buttery crescent roll dough serves as both the flaky crust and golden topping, while a rich, velvety layer of cream cheese and a vibrant cherry pie filling add irresistible sweetness and tang. Ready in under an hour, this recipe includes a simple powdered sugar glaze for a glossy, bakery-style finish. Whether you're feeding 24 or sneaking a second slice, this crowd-pleaser will earn rave reviews every time.
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Ingredients
- 3 cans (8 oz each) crescent roll dough
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 21 oz cherry pie filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons (melted) butter
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 2
Unroll 1 1/2 cans of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the greased baking dish, pinching seams together to form a uniform crust.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 4
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll crust in the baking dish.
Step 5
Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, spreading it out evenly.
Step 6
Unroll the remaining 1 1/2 cans of crescent roll dough and carefully place it over the top, pinching seams together to create a uniform layer.
Step 7
Brush the top layer of dough with the melted butter.
Step 8
Bake the Danish in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and puffed up.
Step 9
Remove the Danish from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Step 10
While the Danish cools, make the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar and milk together in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 11
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled Danish.
Step 12
Once the glaze has set, slice the Danish into 24 squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2079.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6076.0 |
| Total Fat 310.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 155.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 9.0g | |
| Cholesterol 711.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6988.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 734.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 509.1g | |
| Protein 83.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 35.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 560.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1142.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories