Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.

2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:

• In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Crescent Roll Dough:

• Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles.
• Pinch the perforations together on each triangle to form a solid piece of dough (this will help create a better shape for the danishes).

4. Shape the Danishes:

• On the prepared baking sheet, place each piece of dough into a ring shape or slightly elongated oval. Leave a little space between each one.
• Spoon a small amount of the cream cheese filling onto the center of each dough piece.

5. Add an Egg Wash (Optional):

• If you want a golden and glossy finish, beat the egg in a small bowl and brush the edges of the crescent dough with the egg wash.

6. Bake:

• Bake the danishes in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and fully cooked through.

7. Make the Glaze:

• While the danishes are baking, whisk together 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tsp milk, and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract in a small bowl to create the glaze. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if necessary (the glaze should be thick but pourable).

8. Finish the Danishes:

• Once the danishes are out of the oven, allow them to cool slightly. Drizzle the glaze over the top of each warm danish.