Cherry Cheese Danish for a Crowd
Perfect for brunches, potlucks, or big family gatherings, this Cherry Cheese Danish for a Crowd is a show-stopping, effortless dessert that’s as delicious as it is easy to make. A buttery crescent roll dough serves as both the flaky crust and golden topping, while a rich, velvety layer of cream cheese and a vibrant cherry pie filling add irresistible sweetness and tang. Ready in under an hour, this recipe includes a simple powdered sugar glaze for a glossy, bakery-style finish. Whether you're feeding 24 or sneaking a second slice, this crowd-pleaser will earn rave reviews every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cans (8 oz each) crescent roll dough
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 21 oz cherry pie filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons (melted) butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Unroll 1 1/2 cans of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the greased baking dish, pinching seams together to form a uniform crust.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll crust in the baking dish.
Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, spreading it out evenly.
Unroll the remaining 1 1/2 cans of crescent roll dough and carefully place it over the top, pinching seams together to create a uniform layer.
Brush the top layer of dough with the melted butter.
Bake the Danish in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and puffed up.
Remove the Danish from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
While the Danish cools, make the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar and milk together in a small bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled Danish.
Once the glaze has set, slice the Danish into 24 squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 310.7 g | 398% | |
| Saturated Fat | 155.8 g | 779% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 711 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 6988 mg | 304% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 734.5 g | 267% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 509.1 g | ||
| Protein | 83.8 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 561 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 22.0 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 1143 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
