Giant Cinnamon Cheese Danish
Indulge in the ultimate bakery-style treat with this Giant Cinnamon Cheese Danish, a show-stopping brunch centerpiece that's easier to make than you'd think! Layers of buttery puff pastry envelop a luscious cream cheese filling, perfectly sweetened and spiced with warm cinnamon and vanilla. The pastry is brushed with a golden egg wash for extra shine and topped with a delicate powdered sugar glaze, creating a flaky, tender, and flavor-packed dessert. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like frozen puff pastry and cream cheese, this giant danish is the perfect recipe for impressing guests or treating your family to a decadent homemade pastry. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a delightful experience that’s sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Frozen puff pastry sheets
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 piece Large egg
- 1 tbsp Milk
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp Heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Allow the puff pastry sheets to thaw for about 10 minutes at room temperature, or until they are pliable. Roll out each sheet slightly to eliminate creases.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Lay one puff pastry sheet on the baking sheet. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the center of this sheet, leaving a 1-inch border around all edges.
Carefully place the second puff pastry sheet on top of the first, covering the filling. Crimp the edges together with a fork to seal the pastry.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to make an egg wash. Brush this mixture evenly over the top of the pastry.
Using a sharp knife, lightly score the top of the pastry in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
While the danish is cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and heavy cream in a small bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the slightly cooled danish. Allow the glaze to set for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Giant Cinnamon Cheese Danish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2107 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.5 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.7 g | 299% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 431 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 1237 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 231.7 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 170.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 305 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 511 mg | 11% | |
*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.
