5 Minute Cheese Fruit Danish
Transform your mornings with this quick and irresistible 5-Minute Cheese Fruit Danish recipe, perfect for busy days or when a sweet craving strikes! Made with buttery pre-made puff pastry, a creamy blend of tangy cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla, and topped with vibrant fresh fruit like berries or peaches, this no-bake treat proves you don’t need an oven to enjoy bakery-quality indulgence. Ready in just five minutes, this recipe is an effortless crowd-pleaser, enhanced by a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Whether you’re hosting brunch or treating yourself, this easy danish offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 sheet pre-made puff pastry sheets
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups fresh fruit (e.g., berries, peaches, or apples)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Place the puff pastry sheet on a clean surface and cut it into 4 equal squares.
2. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each puff pastry square and spread it slightly, leaving edges bare.
4. Top each pastry square with a few pieces of fresh fruit, arranging them decoratively if desired.
5. Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush the edges of the puff pastry squares lightly with the egg wash.
6. Fold in each corner of the pastry toward the center and lightly press to hold the shape.
7. Place the danishes onto a plate and serve immediately, or optionally dust them with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
751 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.5 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 257 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 487 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.1 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.3 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 305 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
