Easter Egg Cream Cheese Danish

Crescent rolls filled with sweetened cream cheese and topped with cherry pie filling in a cute Easter Egg Cream Cheese Danish shape. This is a fun crescent roll recipe. Let me show you how to make a breakfast danish everyone is going to love for Easter Sunday brunch.

Check out my list of other Easter Brunch Ideas for even more delicious holiday recipes.

It couldn't be easier since it starts with store-bought pastry dough; better know as refrigerator crescent rolls. Only you don't form the dough into the traditional crescent roll triangle shapes.

This is a fun "copycat" recipe for my Christmas Tree Cream Cheese Danish only made in the shape of an Easter egg to celebrate spring.

Another fun brunch recipe would be to make my Bunny Shaped Cinnamon Rolls. They would be fun sitting on the buffet table right next to this Easter Egg Cream Cheese Danish platter.

Table of Contents

• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Step-by-Step Directions
• 💬 Comments

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Main Ingredients Needed

This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.

FOR THE DANISH: 

• 2 cans of refrigerated crescent rolls
• 8 ounces cream cheese; softened
• 1 can of cherry pie filling – you will not use the whole can. 
• ⅔ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

FOR THE GLAZE:

• ⅓ cup powdered sugar
• 2 tsp. milk
• a few drops red food coloring

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Form the Easter Egg Shape

• I made a template by tracing my deviled egg plate on top of parchment paper.
• Cut the egg shape out and set aside.
• Open the packages of crescent rolls, but do not separate them.
• Using a serrated knife, slice one roll into 10 pieces and the other into 11.
• You'll need 21 slices to make the egg shape.

Step 2: Create an Indentation in the Danish

• Using your thumb, tart tamper or the back of a spoon, gently indent the middle of each circle so there is a space for the cream cheese to be placed inside.

Step 3: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling

• In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla.
• Place a small spoonful of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each crescent circle.
• Then place a small spoonful of the cherry pie filling on top. 
• Please note, you will not use all the cherry pie filling, but this freezes well.  The same with the cream cheese filling which makes an excellent dip for fruit!

Step 3: Baking Instructions

• Bake the danish in a preheated 350 degree oven for 18 – 20 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown.

Step 4: Decorating Instructions

• Allow the Easter Egg Cream Cheese Danish to cool while you prepare the glaze. Combine the powdered sugar and milk together in a small bowl. 
• Divide the glaze into two small bowls. In one bowl add a few drops of red food coloring and set aside.
• Drizzle the remaining glaze on top of the cooled danish.
• Add the colored glaze to a small plastic bottle and squeeze it in between the crescent rolls as an outline.
• Then add the sprinkles.

Step 5: Serving Tips

• Have your family and guests gently pull apart the crescent rolls to enjoy with the rest of the meal.

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Ready for more great recipes? Try these other Easter Breakfast Recipes:

• Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole - made with refrigerator cinnamon rolls, this recipe is ready fast also.
• Bunny Shaped Cinnamon Rolls - kids love these for Easter morning!
• Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs - perfect for eating or dyeing for Easter baskets.

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