Apple Cheese Danish Bars
A delightfully simple dessert ideal for gatherings or weeknight indulgences, these Apple Cheese Danish Bars feature a rich layer of sweetened cream cheese and luscious apple pie filling, sandwiched between golden crescent dough. Finished with a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping and a delicate vanilla glaze, this treat promises comforting flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls divided
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 –3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar optional
- 1 can apple pie filling or homemade
For the Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon butter softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Unroll half of the crescent dough and press it evenly into the base of the prepared dish.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until completely smooth, then incorporate the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crescent layer in the baking dish.
- Evenly distribute the apple pie filling over the cream cheese layer.
- Unroll and place the remaining crescent dough over the apple layer, gently pressing it to cover.
- Drizzle melted butter across the top layer, then optionally sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before adding the glaze.
Glaze
- In a small bowl, blend together powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in milk until the desired glaze consistency is achieved; you may not need the entire tablespoon.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars using a spoon.