Breakfast Cheese Danish

Course : Breakfast
Cuisine : American
Prep Time : 15 minutes
Cook Time : 35-45 minutes
Rest Time : 20 minutes
Total Time : 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)
Servings : 8

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
• 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white

For the glaze:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
2. Lay one can of crescent rolls in the prepared baking pan, pinching together any openings in the dough.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg. Beat the ingredients together until smooth.
4. Using a spatula, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the first layer of crescent rolls.
5. Lay the second can of crescent rolls on top of the cream cheese mixture, ensuring it is evenly spread. Use a brush to coat the top layer with egg white for a nice finish.
6. Bake the pastry in the oven for about 35-45 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown.
7. Once done, allow the pastry to cool for about 20 minutes before adding the glaze on top.

For the glaze:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pastry.
3. Slice and serve. Enjoy your delicious breakfast cheese Danish!