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Crock Pot Cream Cheese Danish

Cultural Context

The Cream Cheese Danish has roots in Danish pastry, which dates back to the 19th century when Austrian bakers introduced laminated dough to Denmark. Traditionally enjoyed as a sweet breakfast or dessert, the danish has evolved into various forms, often filled with fruit or cream cheese. Today, the slow cooker version simplifies preparation, making it a popular choice for gatherings and brunches, allowing for a warm, comforting treat without much fuss.

AmericanUSdessert
150 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
2 tubes crescent rolls
2 bricks cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg (separated)
butter (for greasing)

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

crescent roll dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade biscuit dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade dough can be more cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can add a unique flavor while brown sugar is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine can be more affordable.

1

Grease the bottom of the slow cooker with a stick of butter.

2

Open one tube of crescent rolls and lay it in the bottom of the slow cooker, pinching seams together.

3

In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.

4

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll dough in the slow cooker.

5

Take the second tube of crescent rolls and lay it over the cream cheese mixture, pinching seams together.

6

Brush the top with the reserved egg white.

7

Sprinkle sugar over the egg wash on top.

8

Cover and cook in the slow cooker until set.

Cooking Techniques

mixinglayeringslow-cooking

Equipment Needed

slow cookermixing bowlspatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyglutenegg

Also Known As

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Danish

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