Peachy Cheese Danish
Indulge in the buttery, flaky perfection of the Peachy Cheese Danish, a pastry lover’s dream that comes together in just 45 minutes! This easy-to-make recipe combines golden puff pastry with a luscious cream cheese filling, delicately sweetened with sugar and vanilla, and crowned with fresh, juicy peach slices. Each bite delivers a harmonious blend of tangy, creamy, and fruity flavors wrapped in a light, crispy shell. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat, these homemade danishes are as impressive as they are simple to prepare. For the ultimate finishing touch, dust them with powdered sugar and serve warm or at room temperature for a bakery-style experience at home. Your new favorite pastry starts here!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry sheet
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 medium fresh peaches, sliced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
- 1 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dusting work surface)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly dust your work surface with the flour and roll out each puff pastry sheet gently to flatten slightly.
Cut each puff pastry sheet into 3 equal rectangles, making a total of 6 rectangles.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
Top each rectangle with a few slices of fresh peaches, arranging them neatly over the cream cheese filling.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of each rectangle with the egg wash.
Carefully fold up the edges of the pastry around the filling, creating a slightly raised border to keep the filling and peaches in place.
Transfer the danishes onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool for about 10 minutes on the baking sheet.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 293.2 g | 376% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.0 g | 505% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 471 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 3273 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 315.8 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.6 g | ||
| Protein | 62.8 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1434 mg | 31% | |
*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.
