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Apple Crisp Cheese Danish

Apple Crisp Cheese Danish

The ultimate comfort food, this Apple Crisp Cheese Danish blends flaky pastry, creamy filling, and sweet apple goodness. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, sure to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Try it tonight!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 yolk egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1 can apple filling
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • caramel optional for drizzling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Frying Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray a 15-inch pizza pan or stone with cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Unroll the crescent dough into triangles. Reserve 4 triangles for later.
  5. Arrange the triangles on the pizza pan with the points pointing towards the center.
  6. Using the bottom of a glass, cut a circle in the center of the dough and remove it.
  7. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of the crescent dough, leaving a margin around the edges.
  8. Spoon the apple filling over the cream cheese filling.
  9. Take the reserved 4 triangles of crescent dough and cut each into 3 strips lengthwise.
  10. Twist each strip and drape it over the filling, connecting it to the center and the outer edge of the ring.
  11. In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, ground cinnamon, and butter.
  12. Mix well, using your hands to create a crumbly texture.
  13. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
  14. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the crescent dough is golden brown.
  15. Cut into slices and serve warm.

Notes

  • Tip: Best served the same day.