This cream cheese danish coffee cake combines the creaminess of cream cheese with the flakiness of a traditional Danish pastry. The buttery crust and sweet cream cheese filling create a delicious combination that is perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or tea for a truly indulgent treat!
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cans crescent rolls
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll one can of crescent rolls and press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crescent roll layer.
- Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and place on top of the cream cheese layer.
- In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and cinnamon. Pour over the top layer of crescent rolls.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Interesting Facts
Cream cheese danish coffee cake is a popular breakfast pastry in many American households.
The combination of cream cheese and cinnamon sugar creates a delightful flavor profile in this coffee cake.
This recipe can easily be customized with different flavors or additions, such as fresh fruit or nuts.