Best 10 Cream Cheese Danish Coffeecake Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat, look no further than cream cheese danish coffeecake. This classic pastry has a flaky, buttery crust, a creamy and tangy cream cheese filling, and a sweet and crunchy streusel topping. It's the perfect coffee cake for any occasion, and it's sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CREAM CHEESE DANISH



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This recipe makes the best cream cheese Danish I have ever tasted. It is very simple to make.

Provided by Natalie

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, diced
¾ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons sour cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Line bottom of baking pan with 1 can of crescent rolls. Pinch all seams together to seal.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, white sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract and sour cream. Spread filling on top of rolls. Place second can of rolls on top of filling.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar, milk and butter. After Danish has cooled, drizzle with icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 52.9 mg, Fat 29 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 582.1 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

DANISH COFFEE CAKE



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My mother gave me this recipe when I was a teenager - it's something I treasure as a childhood memory. She made this tender, flaky pastry as part of a special breakfast on Sundays or holidays. I often bring these easy-to-fix pastries to ladies' meetings. They can't believe how good they taste with relatively few ingredients. -Lee Deneau, Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 3 coffee cakes (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup cold butter, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1 cup water, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
ICING:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place 1 cup flour in a large bowl, cut 1/2 cup butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons water; toss with a fork until mixture forms a ball. Divide into thirds. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 9-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Place on greased baking sheets; set aside. , In a saucepan, bring salt and remaining butter and water to a boil. Add remaining flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Spread over the dough. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., For icing, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Spread over warm coffee cakes. Sprinkle with walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHEESE DANISH COFFEE CAKE



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This looks so good! I just found the recipe in the paper and I think it may be our new holiday morning favorite! Let me know how you like it. (Prep time is approximate)

Provided by Denise in da Kitchen

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups baking mix
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup powdered sugar
2 -3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare CHEESE FILLING:.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and almond extract until smooth.
  • Reserve.
  • CAKE:.
  • Heat butter in 13 x 9-inch pan in oven until melted.
  • Rotate pan to spread butter.
  • Mix baking mix, egg, sugar, milk, oil, and almond extract in bowl.
  • Beat vigorously for 30 seconds.
  • Spread batter in pan.
  • Pour Cheese Filling evenly over batter and cut through mixture about 10 times.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 15 minutes.
  • Drizzle with POWDERED SUGAR GLAZE:.
  • Mix powdered sugar and water until smooth and easy to drizzle.
  • Sprinkle with nuts.

CREAM CHEESE DANISH COFFEECAKE



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This recipe makes two large Danish. This is an old family recipe, perfect for holiday gatherings! Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Provided by FallenAngel2781

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 4h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed, divided
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
½ cup butter
1 egg
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Combine 1 cup milk and butter in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat; heat until very warm (120 to 130 degrees F (40 to 54 degrees C)), about 5 minutes.
  • Beat milk-butter mixture gradually into flour mixture on low speed. Increase speed to medium; beat for 2 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape the bowl with a spatula. Beat in 1 cup flour and egg, occasionally scraping the bowl. Switch to the dough hook attachment; mix in remaining 2 cups flour until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn dough out on a lightly floured work surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Shape into a ball. Transfer to a greased bowl. Turn over to coat top with grease. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch down dough and turn out on a lightly floured surface. Divide into 2 pieces. Place each piece in a separate bowl. Cover and refrigerate, 2 hours to overnight.
  • Combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, 1 egg, and lemon juice in the clean bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on low speed until evenly blended. Increase speed to medium; beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Grease 2 baking sheets. Roll 1 piece of dough into a 12x15-inch rectangle. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Spread cream cheese filling in a 4-inch strip down the center of each rectangle. Cut dough on both sides of the filling into 1-inch-wide strips. Fold strips alternately over the filling to create a braid. Cover braided dough and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush tops of braids with 2 tablespoons milk.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 70.7 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 213.1 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

EASY CREAM CHEESE DANISH



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A close family friend made this for every potluck--it's easy for company, and they will be begging for the recipe. This is also good with fruit pie filling as a third layer. (Just use white sugar instead of cinnamon sugar!)

Provided by Chellerific

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12-24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Press one package of dough onto bottom of very lightly greased 9x13 pan.
  • Whip together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla.
  • Spread over dough.
  • Top with remaining package of dough, pinching together seams.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top, and bake 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.9, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 60.6, Sodium 295.5, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 16.1, Protein 5.8

DANISH COFFEE CAKES



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I think that as long as I'm in the kitchen baking I might as well make enough to share. This traditional recipe gives me three cheese-filled coffee cakes drizzled with a sweet vanilla icing. -Sheri Kratcha, Avoca, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 coffee cakes (10 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add the yeast mixture, milk and eggs; beat until smooth (dough will be soft). Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight., For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add egg, poppy seeds and extracts; mix until blended., Punch dough down. Turn onto a well-floured surface; divide into thirds. Return two portions to the refrigerator. Roll remaining portion into a 14x8-in. rectangle; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread a third of the filling down center of rectangle., On each long side, cut 3/4-in.-wide strips, about 2-1/4 in. into the center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. , Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans on wire racks. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over coffee cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAM CHEESE COFFEE CAKE



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These impressive loaves really sparkle on the buffet. You can't just eat one slice of this treat with its rich filling peeking out of sweet yeast bread. Once you drizzled on the glaze and savor that first piece, you'll know the extra work is worth it. -Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 20-24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toasted sliced almonds, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine sour cream, sugar, butter and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, 5-10 minutes or until well blended. Cool to room temperature. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sour cream mixture and eggs. Beat until smooth. Gradually stir in flour to form a soft dough (dough will be very soft). Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Punch dough down. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Divide into fourths. Roll each piece into a 12x8-in. rectangle. In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients until well blended. Spread over each rectangle to within 1 in. of edges., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams and ends to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cut six X's on top of each loaf. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 375°. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla; drizzle over warm loaves. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

YEASTED CHEESE-AND-SOUR-CHERRY COFFEE CAKE



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In a nod to the cheese Danish, this coiled loaf contains swirls of cream cheese and cherries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 4h40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the cake:
2 1/4 teaspoons (one 1/4-ounce envelope) active dry yeast
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons plus a pinch of granulated sugar
3/4 cup warm milk (110 degrees)
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
Coarse salt
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for bowl, pan, and parchment
1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon heavy cream, for egg wash
For the filling:
12 ounces softened cream cheese
1 large egg yolk
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups pitted fresh or thawed frozen sour cherries
For the glaze:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Sprinkle yeast and a pinch of granulated sugar over milk in a medium bowl. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, the egg, and yolk. Whisk into yeast mixture.
  • Combine flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a mixer. Add egg mixture. Beat on low speed until almost fully combined, about 30 seconds. Switch to the dough-hook attachment. Add butter. Beat until smooth, soft, and slightly sticky, about 10 minutes.
  • Butter a large bowl. Turn out dough onto a floured surface; knead a few times until smooth. Place in bowl, turn to coat, and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm place until doubled in volume, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Make the filling: Stir together cream cheese, egg yolk, and confectioners' sugar.
  • Punch down dough. Transfer to a floured work surface. Let stand for 5 minutes. Roll out to an 18-inch square (about 1/8 inch thick). Brush edges with egg wash. Spread filling over dough. Top with cherries. Tightly roll dough like a jelly roll. Pinch seam to seal. Coil into a snail shape on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush top with egg wash.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drape plastic wrap over dough. Let stand in a warm place until risen by half, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove plastic wrap. Cut six 1/2-inch slits into top. Bake, rotating halfway through, until golden, about 55 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Bake until deeply golden, 15 to 20 minutes more (cover with foil if top gets too dark). Transfer pan to a wire rack. Let cake cool.
  • Make the glaze: Mix together confectioners' sugar and milk. Drizzle over cake. Let set for 5 minutes before serving.

RED-JAM AND CHEESE DANISH



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The dough can be made through step 1 the night before baking and left to rise in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. The chilled dough will need about two hours in the baking dish to come to room temperature and double in bulk before baking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 23

3/4 cup whole milk
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more, room temperature, for bowl and dish
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
1 envelope (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
2 large eggs, room temperature, plus 1 large egg white (reserved from filling), lightly beaten, for brushing
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg yolk (white reserved for Danish)
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons juice
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 cup strawberry or raspberry jam (or a combination)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup stone-ground cornmeal
2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of coarse salt
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Danish: Heat milk, sugar, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium, stirring occasionally, just until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved; transfer to a large heatproof bowl. Let stand until warm to the touch (110 degrees), 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in yeast, then eggs and vanilla. Add flour and stir until a sticky dough forms. Knead on a floured surface, dusting hands and surface with flour as needed, until smooth and elastic but still slightly tacky, 2 to 3 minutes. Form into a ball. Transfer to a large buttered bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Punch down dough. Press evenly into bottom of a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Press dough up edges of dish to make a 1/2-inch-high, 1/2-inch-wide border. Working lengthwise down center of dish, pinch up dough to create a 1/2-inch-high, 1/2-inch-wide wall, forming two separate channels of dough. Cover; let rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
  • Filling: Meanwhile, beat cream cheese in a bowl on medium-high speed until smooth. Add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add flour, egg yolk, zest and juice, and salt, beating until combined.
  • Crumble topping: Combine flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Massage butter into flour mixture with your fingers until mixture clumps together and no dry flour remains. Press into bottom of bowl and refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Divide filling evenly between two channels of dough. Spread to edges with a spatula, then spread jam over cheese mixture. Brush border and center wall with egg white. Break topping into bite-size pieces; sprinkle over top. Bake until puffed and golden and topping is crisp, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely in baking dish on wire rack, about 1 hour.
  • Glaze: Whisk together sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle evenly over top of Danish. Let stand until glaze is set, about 10 minutes.

CREAM CHEESE DANISH CASSEROLE



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Cut this flaky pastry casserole into squares and arrange on a plate for giving or devouring at home.

Provided by Elizabeth Heiskell

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
4 ounces (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll 1 puff pastry sheet into a 12-by-9-inch rectangle; place on the prepared baking sheet. Combine the cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and 1 cup of sugar in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Spread evenly over the prepared puff pastry sheet.
  • Roll the remaining puff pastry sheet into a 12-by-9-inch rectangle; place over the cream cheese mixture, pinching the edges of the pastry sheets together to seal.
  • Combine the pecans, butter, cinnamon, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl. Spread evenly over the top layer of the pastry. Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 30 minutes. Cut into rectangles, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips for Making Cream Cheese Danish Coffee Cake:

  • Use cold butter. This will help to create a flaky crust.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making it lighter and more tender.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Stir in the flour and baking powder until just combined. Do not overmix, as this will toughen the dough.
  • Spread the batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake the coffee cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the coffee cake cool slightly before spreading the cream cheese frosting on top.
  • Enjoy!

Conclusion:

This cream cheese Danish coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch treat. It is perfect for any occasion, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With its flaky crust, tender crumb, and creamy frosting, this coffee cake is a true indulgence. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give this cream cheese Danish coffee cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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