Description
Delicious Cream Cheese Danish is a delightful pastry that combines flaky puff pastry with a creamy cheese filling. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these danishes are easy to make and sure to impress. The combination of tender pastry and sweet cream cheese creates a perfect balance of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp milk
- Optional toppings: fresh fruit, powdered sugar, jam
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Unroll the puff pastry and cut it into 6 equal rectangles. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble the Danishes: Spoon a generous amount of the cream cheese filling onto the center of each puff pastry rectangle. Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling, pressing gently to seal.
- Brush with Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk. Brush the mixture over the tops of the danishes.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed.
- Serve: Let the danishes cool for a few minutes, then serve with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Avoid Overfilling: Be careful not to overfill the pastries with the cream cheese mixture, as it can leak out during baking.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the cream cheese filling and adjust the sugar to your liking.
- Freezing Leftovers: These pastries freeze beautifully. Let them cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
Keywords: Delicious Cream Cheese Danish