Glazed Cheese Danish Squares

Perfect for breakfast or a potluck brunch, these simple glazed Danish squares filled with cream cheese take just 15 minutes to prepare and can be eaten cold or at room temperature.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 369 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• nonstick cooking spray
• 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Spread 1 can crescent roll dough onto the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Spread cream cheese mixture over top, and top with remaining can of crescent roll dough.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, mix together powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze. Pour glaze on top of cooled Danishes and cut into squares.