Makes: 8 danishes
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 can crescent roll dough
(use reduced-fat if you want lighter)
High-Protein Cheesecake Filling
- ¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
(whey or plant-based) - 2 oz light cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional but very “danish”)
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Sugar-free fruit preserves (strawberry, blueberry, cherry)
- Sliced almonds
- Powdered monk fruit / powdered sugar (light dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
- Add Greek yogurt, cream cheese, protein powder, vanilla, sweetener, lemon juice, and salt.
Blend again until thick and creamy. - Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Place a heaping tablespoon of filling in the center of each triangle.
- Fold the corners slightly inward (or roll loosely for a classic danish look).
- Optional: Add a small spoon of fruit preserves on top.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool 5 minutes before serving (filling sets as it cools).
Protein Boost 💪
Approx 8–10g protein per danish
(depending on protein powder + dairy used)
