APPLE CHEESE DANISH BARS

Apple Cheese Danish Bars are a quick and easy dessert that is perfect any occasion! Sweetened cream cheese and apple pie filling layered between two sheets of crescent dough create a luscious treat that your family is sure to love!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tube crescent rolls divided
• 1 can apple pie filling or homemade
• 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup butter melted
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2-3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar optional

GLAZE

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon butter softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon milk

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2. Grease and 8 x 8 baking dish
3. Roll out 1/2 of the crescent rolls onto the bottom of the dish.
4. Blend the cream cheese in a medium bowl till very smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and blend.
5. Spoon cream cheese mixture onto the crescent rolls. Top with the apple pie filling and the last half of the crescent rolls.
6. Pour melted butter over top and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if using.
7. Bake for 25 minutes. Cool and drizzle with glaze if desired.

GLAZE

1. Combine all ingredients except milk in a small bowl. Mix well.
2. Add milk until the glaze reaches desired consistency. (You may not need all of the milk).
3. Drizzle over danish with a spoon.

NUTRITION INFORMATION 

Calories: 214, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 43mg, Sodium: 157mg, Potassium: 34mg, Carbohydrates: 18g, Sugar: 17g, Protein: 1g, Vitamin A: 10.3%, Calcium: 2.8%, Iron: 0.8%

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