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Danish

Cultural Context

Originating in Denmark, the Danish pastry is a beloved treat known for its flaky layers and sweet fillings. Traditionally enjoyed with coffee, it has become a staple in bakeries worldwide, often featuring fruit, cream cheese, or almond paste. Today, variations abound, with creative fillings and shapes reflecting local tastes.

DKDKdessert
6 servings
Servings4
2 packages crescent rolls
2 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.

3

Cut cream cheese into small pieces and place in a mixing bowl.

4

Add 1 cup of sugar to the cream cheese and mix with a beater until smooth.

5

Separate the egg, adding the yolk to the cream cheese mixture and saving the egg white for later.

6

Mix the egg yolk into the cream cheese mixture until combined.

7

Open the crescent roll packages and stretch the dough to cover the bottom of the 9x13 pan.

8

Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the crescent roll dough in the pan.

9

Stretch the second package of crescent rolls over the cream cheese filling to cover it.

10

Brush the top with the reserved egg white for a glaze.

11

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

12

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Equipment Needed

9x13 panmixing bowlbeatercooking spraybrush

Allergens

milkeggswheat

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