Cheesecake danishes have always been a favorite of mine. Growing up, we didn’t eat them at home very often, but there always seemed to be a box full of them at the Sunday church service. Whether they were plain cheese, cherry, or apple, I was completely on board with eating these sweet treats for breakfast.
These days, I don’t often have time to make danishes from scratch, so when a craving strikes I turn to these easy Apple Cheesecake Danish Bars! They’re a cinch to make using crescent roll dough, apple pie filling, and a simple cream cheese mixture.
These bars are perfect for any occasion, but especially great when entertaining because there’s enough to serve a whole crowd! A delicious breakfast indulgence, an afternoon treat, or cozy dessert, there’s no wrong time for these danish bars. If you’re whipping up a batch for a smaller group, the recipe can also be cut in half pretty easily and baked in an 8×8 dish instead. Swapping in cherry pie filling also makes for a tasty alternative!
Even the novice baker can pull off this recipe no problem and they are a great way to impress family and friends with a (mostly) homemade treat. Folks are sure to be asking for the recipe to add to their collection. The next time you’re in need of a sweet treat, give these Apple Cheesecake Danish Bars a try. We know you’re going to love them!
Ingredients
(2) 8 oz packages crescent roll dough
(2) 21oz cans apple pie filling
(2) 8oz packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup powdered sugar
½ cup butter (1 stick), melted
3 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Roll out the first package of crescent roll dough and fit it into the bottom of the prepared dish.
In a medium sized bowl, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Spread the cream cheese mixture across the crescent rolls into and even layer.
Spoon both cans of apple pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
Place the second crescent dough roll on top of the apples and pour the melted butter over the top.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake for 30-34 minutes.
Allow bars to cool before cutting.
