Dairy-Free Cream Cheese Danish
Indulge in the deliciously flaky charm of this Dairy-Free Cream Cheese Danish, a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. This easy-to-make recipe features dairy-free puff pastry sheets filled with a creamy blend of dairy-free cream cheese, zesty lemon, and fragrant vanilla, offering a luscious balance of tangy and sweet flavors. With just 20 minutes of prep and cooking time, these golden, bakery-style pastries are drizzled with a delicate powdered sugar glaze for an irresistible finish. Perfect for those seeking a dairy-free alternative, this recipe delivers all the indulgence without compromise. Serve warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 package dairy-free puff pastry sheets
- 8 oz softened dairy-free cream cheese
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free milk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll the dairy-free puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. If the sheets are too thick, gently roll them out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut the puff pastry into rectangles, roughly 4x3 inches in size.
In a medium bowl, combine the dairy-free cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until creamy and smooth.
Place a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry rectangle.
Fold the corners of each rectangle towards the center, pressing lightly to create a neat package while leaving some of the filling visible.
Arrange the danishes on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each for expansion.
Brush the tops of the pastries with a little dairy-free milk to help them brown while baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and flaky.
While the danishes are baking, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar with water until smooth. Adjust the consistency with a bit more water if needed.
Remove the danishes from the oven and let them cool slightly, then drizzle the glaze over the top.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
337 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.6 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 268 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 39 mg | 1% | |
*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.
