In a mixing bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla and set aside. (I used an electric mixer)
Open crescent roll dough and unroll, On an ungreased baking sheet, place parchment paper to line the pan. Lay the crescent roll rectangles together, lining them up width wise. Dough should be almost the entire length of a half sheet pan.
Next, press edges together and seal any holes. Carefully spread cream cheese filling down the center of the dough to be about 2-3 inches wide. Cut ½ inch diagonal strips on each side of the dough. Fold ½ inch strips over the filling -alternating sides to give braided effect.
Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown and filling is set-cool completely before removing from baking pan
Move danish to serving tray - mix together powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla to make icing