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Cream cheese danish casserole with flaky crescent layers and a thick cream cheese filling, baked golden brown and drizzled with vanilla glaze

Cream Cheese Danish Casserole

This Cream Cheese Danish Casserole is an easy breakfast bake that delivers all the flavors of a classic bakery-style danish in a simple, family-friendly casserole. Made with flaky crescent dough, a rich sweetened cream cheese filling, and a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping, this cream cheese danish casserole is perfect for breakfast, brunch, holidays, and special occasions. It’s easy to prepare ahead, feeds a crowd, and can be customized with fruit fillings or a sweet vanilla glaze. Whether you’re serving it for Christmas morning, weekend brunch, or a potluck, this cream cheese danish casserole is always a crowd favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 430 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 X 13 Inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole

  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough or crescent sheets
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

For the Topping

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Optional Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, sealing any seams.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly over the dough layer.
  • Unroll the second can of crescent dough and carefully lay it over the cream cheese layer. Gently press seams together if needed.
  • In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Pour evenly over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Let cool slightly before glazing or slicing.
  • Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the warm casserole before serving.

Notes

Nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 6gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 780IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1.5mg
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