Easiest Cheese Danish
Indulge in buttery, flaky perfection with the **Easiest Cheese Danish**, a delightfully simple pastry recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day. Using store-bought puff pastry as the base, this recipe cuts down on prep time without skimping on flavor. Its creamy filling, made with tangy cream cheese, a hint of vanilla, and a splash of lemon juice, strikes the perfect balance of rich and refreshing. Topped with a golden egg wash and optionally dusted with powdered sugar, these Danishes bake to a light, crispy texture in just 20 minutes. With only 10 minutes of prep time and 8 decadent servings, this no-fuss recipe is your go-to for impressing guests or satisfying a spontaneous sweet tooth.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry sheets
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unfold the puff pastry sheets and cut them into 8 equal rectangles or squares.
In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
Place a dollop (about 1-2 tablespoons) of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square.
Fold the edges of the puff pastry slightly inward to create a border around the filling.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash.
Brush the outer edges of the puff pastry with the egg wash to help it turn golden and crisp in the oven.
Transfer the assembled Danishes to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them an inch or two apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Allow the Danishes to cool slightly on the baking sheet. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 265.5 g | 340% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.1 g | 490% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 425 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 3016 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 341.9 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.3 g | ||
| Protein | 54.4 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 862 mg | 18% | |
*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.
