Vegan Cream Cheese Danish (Print Version)
Tender vegan Danish filled with creamy cheese and cherries, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or sweet snacking.
# Ingredients:
→ Danish Base
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2 tubes crescent rolls
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4 oz vegan cream cheese
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1/4 cup sugar or xylitol
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1/2 tbsp lemon juice
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1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup cherry pie filling (homemade or store-bought)
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1/3 cup pure maple syrup or agave
# Steps:
01 -
Blend together vegan cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth. Use a food processor or beaters for best results.
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If using homemade pie filling, prepare it now.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Open the crescent roll containers and slice dough widthwise into 12 equal sections. Press wells into the centers of each section, ensuring they are deep enough for the filling.
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Brush each roll with maple syrup or agave. Fill each well with approximately 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling and top with a few teaspoons of cherry pie filling.
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Place Danish on a lined or greased baking tray and bake for 18 minutes, or until lightly golden.
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Let the Danish cool, then drizzle remaining cream cheese filling on top before serving. Enjoy as a breakfast or dessert.