Lemon Crescent Cream Cheese Danish

Get ready to elevate your breakfast or brunch game with these irresistible Lemon Crescent Cream Cheese Danishes! This quick and easy recipe combines the buttery flakiness of crescent roll dough with a luscious cream cheese filling infused with zesty lemon juice and fragrant lemon zest for a bright, tangy flavor. Topped with a sweet powdered sugar glaze, these danishes are baked to golden perfection in just 20 minutes, making them a crowd-pleasing treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this recipe is ideal for busy mornings or whenever you’re craving a homemade pastry with a gourmet touch. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a delightful burst of citrusy sweetness in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 tube (8 oz) crescent roll dough
• 8 oz (softened) cream cheese
• 0.333 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

Open the tube of crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles as per the perforations in the dough.

Step 3

Place each triangle on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Whisk or use a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Spoon about one tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each crescent roll triangle.

Step 6

Fold the corners of the dough over the cream cheese filling to partially enclose it, leaving some of the filling exposed.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 8

While the danishes are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.

Step 9

Let the danishes cool for about 5 minutes after baking, then drizzle the glaze over each one.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(630.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2116.3

Total Fat 118.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 230.4mg	0%
Sodium 2414.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 231.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	0%
Total Sugars 160.1g
Protein 30.7g	0%

Vitamin D 6.5IU	0%
Calcium 246.5mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 369.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 43.8%