Description
Cheese Danish is a classic, flaky pastry filled with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese filling. This indulgent treat offers buttery puff pastry layers combined with a luscious, tangy cream cheese center. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it’s easy to make using store-bought puff pastry for bakery-quality results at home.
Ingredients
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Puff pastry sheets (thawed)
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Cream cheese (softened)
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Granulated sugar
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Vanilla extract
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Egg (for egg wash)
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Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- Milk or cream (for glaze)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Unfold puff pastry sheets and cut into squares or rectangles.
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Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the center of each square.
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Fold corners toward the center or fold pastry over the filling to your preferred shape, sealing edges gently.
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Brush pastry edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- While cooling, mix powdered sugar with milk or cream to make a glaze. Drizzle over warm danishes before serving.
Notes
Add fresh fruit like blueberries or raspberries to the filling.Substitute cream cheese with mascarpone for a richer flavor.Sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg into the filling for warmth.Use apricot jam beneath the cream cheese for added sweetness.
