Ooo, Sweet Roll Cheesecake Danishes — love that combo! Here’s a simple, tasty recipe that uses sweet roll dough to make soft, fluffy danishes filled with creamy cheesecake goodness and a sweet glaze.
🥐 Sweet Roll Cheesecake Danishes
Ingredients:
For the danish:
- 1 can (12.4 oz) refrigerated sweet roll dough (like Pillsbury Sweet Rolls)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven:
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Prepare filling:
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. - Shape danishes:
Unroll the sweet roll dough and separate the rolls gently. Flatten each roll slightly on the parchment-lined baking sheet. - Add filling:
Spoon about 1–2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each flattened dough piece. - Form danishes:
Fold up the edges of the dough slightly to create a border around the filling, pinching corners gently to hold the shape. - Egg wash:
Beat the egg and brush it lightly over the dough edges to get a golden, shiny finish. - Bake:
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. - Make glaze:
While baking, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to a smooth drizzle consistency. - Glaze & serve:
Drizzle the glaze over warm danishes. Let cool slightly before enjoying.
Tips:
- Add fresh berries or jam on top of the cream cheese filling for extra flavor.
- Use lemon zest in the filling for a citrusy twist.
- You can swap sweet roll dough for crescent roll dough or puff pastry if preferred.