Apple Cheese Danish Bars
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4.9
Apple Cheese Danish Bars
Description
The recipe creates Apple Cheese Danish Bars by pressing half of refrigerated crescent roll dough into an 8x8 baking dish to form the base. Cream cheese is beaten with powdered sugar and vanilla extract to a smooth consistency and spread over the dough. This layer is topped with apple pie filling, followed by the remaining crescent roll dough. Melted butter is poured over the top and optionally sprinkled with cinnamon sugar before baking at 375°F for 25 minutes. Once cooled, a glaze made from powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla, and milk can be drizzled atop the bars for additional sweetness and shine.
The final bars feature a soft and flaky crust combined with a creamy and slightly tangy cream cheese layer, complemented by tender, sweet apple filling. The cinnamon sugar adds a warm spice note and a subtle crunch, while the glaze adds a moist finish.
These bars work well as a grab-and-go snack, a shareable dessert, or a breakfast treat alongside coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 1 tube crescent rolls divided, refrigerated
- 1 can apple pie filling or homemade
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar optional
Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tablespoon butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Grease and 8 x 8 baking dish
- Roll out ½ of the crescent rolls onto the bottom of the dish.
- Blend the cream cheese in a medium bowl till very smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and blend.
- Spoon cream cheese mixture onto the crescent rolls. Top with the apple pie filling and the last half of the crescent rolls.
- Pour melted butter over top and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if using.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Cool and drizzle with glaze if desired.
Glaze
- Combine all ingredients except milk in a small bowl. Mix well.
- Add milk until the glaze reaches desired consistency. (You may not need all of the milk).
- Drizzle over danish with a spoon.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 157mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 515IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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