Cranberry Cheese Danish
Indulge in the irresistible charm of this homemade Cranberry Cheese Danish—a flaky, buttery puff pastry filled to perfection with creamy vanilla-infused cream cheese and tangy cranberry sauce. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients like thawed puff pastry sheets and a hint of powdered sugar into a bakery-worthy treat. With just 20 minutes of prep and baking time, this elegant pastry comes together effortlessly, making it an ideal choice for holiday breakfasts, festive brunches, or an impressive dessert. The golden, crisp border brushed with egg wash provides a satisfying crunch, while the sweet-tart cranberry filling adds a festive pop of flavor. Serve these pastries warm or at room temperature, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets (thawed)
- 225 grams Cream cheese (softened)
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 120 grams Cranberry sauce
- 1 unit Egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Milk (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a floured surface and cut each one into three equal rectangles, making a total of six pieces.
Using a knife, score a smaller rectangle about 1 cm (1/2 inch) inside the edge of each pastry rectangle to create a border. Be careful not to cut all the way through the pastry.
Inside the inner rectangle, spread about two tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture evenly, leaving the border clean.
Top the cream cheese with about one to two tablespoons of cranberry sauce, spreading it gently over the cheese layer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to create an egg wash. Brush the borders of the pastry with the egg wash to help them brown beautifully during baking.
Place the prepared pastries on the lined baking sheet, spacing them apart, and bake for 18-20 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden and flaky.
Allow the danishes to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Dust the pastries lightly with powdered sugar before serving. They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.4 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 495 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 122 mg | 3% | |
*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.
