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Mini Cheese Danish
The Hungry Lyoness

Mini Cheese Danish

This recipe for mini cheese danishes is super easy, and delicious! Using crescent rolls for the base, and a sweet, creamy mixture for the center that is quick and easy!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 danishes
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can of refrigerated crescent roll dough, low fat using low fat is optional for a more guilt free treat!
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, low fat using low fat is optional for a more guilt free treat!
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
For Icing Drizzle
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp milk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Keep dough in log form, and cut slices about 1/4 inch thick. Place slices on a lined baking sheet.
  3. Press down in center of each slice to make an indentation for cream cheese filling.
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  4. In a bowl using a hand held mixer, cream together cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and lemon juice until nice and smooth.
  5. Add about 1 tbsp of cream cheese filling in each indentation on each slice of dough.
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  6. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 min, or until they start to turn a light golden brown.
  7. Let cool for 15 minutes before adding icing drizzle.
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  8. Enjoy!