Ingredients:

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp (8g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 can (approx. 8 oz/225g) crescent roll dough
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) milk or fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and flour until the mixture is smooth.
  2. Unroll the crescent roll dough. Roll each triangle from the wide end toward the point, stopping an inch before the tip, and curl into a circle. Place 8 circles on the baking sheet and press a deep indentation into the center of each ring.
  3. Spoon 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into each center. Brush the exposed dough edges with the beaten egg wash and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Allow danishes to cool on the pan for 5 minutes. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk or lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth, then drizzle over the warm danishes.