Quick and Easy Danish
Indulge in bakery-style treats from the comfort of your home with this Quick and Easy Danish recipe! Featuring buttery puff pastry, a luscious cream cheese filling, and a hint of fruity sweetness from your favorite jam, these pastries are irresistibly flaky, creamy, and vibrant. Perfect for busy mornings or an elegant brunch spread, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and uses simple pantry staples like vanilla extract and powdered sugar to craft the ultimate glaze. With step-by-step instructions and a golden, puffed finish, these homemade Danish pastries are bound to impress—whether served warm or at room temperature. Create delicious moments with this effortless recipe that’s as beautiful as it is scrumptious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
- 225 grams Cream cheese
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 120 grams Fruit preserves or jam (any flavor)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 60 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface, and cut each sheet into 4 equal squares, making 8 squares total.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each square. If desired, add 1 teaspoon of fruit preserves on top of the cream cheese.
Fold the corners of each square slightly inward toward the center, overlapping slightly to create a Danish shape. Press lightly to seal.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash lightly over the edges of the dough.
Place the prepared Danishes onto the lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
While the Danishes are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
Once baked, allow the Danishes to cool for 5 minutes before drizzling the glaze over the top.
Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy your quick and easy Danish pastries!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2209 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.3 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.6 g | 288% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 447 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 1289 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 259.9 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 179.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 535 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.
