Cream Cheese Danish
Indulge in the flaky, buttery perfection of a homemade Cream Cheese Danish—a bakery-quality treat made simple! This recipe combines golden puff pastry with a creamy, tangy filling of sweetened cream cheese, enhanced by vanilla and a touch of lemon juice for brightness. Optional fresh blueberries add a burst of fruity freshness that pairs beautifully with the rich filling. Finished with a delicate powdered sugar glaze, each Danish is baked to golden perfection and serves as an elegant breakfast or dessert. Ready in under an hour, this effortless recipe makes eight irresistible pastries that are ideal for brunch spreads, coffee breaks, or any time your sweet tooth calls.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 package Puff pastry sheets
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 1 Egg yolk
- 1 Egg
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 0.5 cup Blueberries (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium-size bowl, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and flour. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Lay out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut them into four squares.
In the center of each square, place 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture. Optionally, add a few blueberries on top of the cream cheese filling.
Fold each corner of the pastry into the center over the filling and gently press down to secure the folds.
In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash.
Brush the egg wash over each Danish for a golden finish.
Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and the filling is set.
While the Danishes are baking, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth.
Allow the Danishes to cool for a few minutes out of the oven before drizzling the glaze over the top of each.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
459 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 332 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 94 mg | 2% | |
*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.
