Gluten-Free Cream Cheese Danish
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with this Gluten-Free Cream Cheese Danish, a recipe that combines flaky, golden gluten-free puff pastry with a creamy, tangy filling. With the bright zest of lemon and a touch of vanilla, each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and freshness. Topped with a luscious lemon glaze, these pastries are irresistibly fragrant and crowd-pleasing. Ready in under an hour, this recipe makes eight decadent servings and is perfect for special mornings, brunch gatherings, or a delightful dessert. Whether you’re avoiding gluten or just seeking a gourmet twist on traditional Danish pastries, this recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 package Gluten-free puff pastry sheet
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the gluten-free puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to smooth out any creases.
Cut the pastry into 4-inch squares. You should get about 8 squares from one sheet.
In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon of gluten-free all-purpose flour until smooth and creamy.
Place about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
Fold the corners of each square over the filling, pressing gently to adhere.
Transfer the prepared squares to the baking sheet.
Brush the edges of each Danish with the milk to help them turn golden during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
While the pastries are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Once baked, remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes.
Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm Danish pastries before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.9 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.8 g | 264% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 416 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 883 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.9 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 141.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 420 mg | 9% | |
*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.
