Description
This cheese Danish recipe brings the bakery to your home with flaky puff pastry and a creamy, slightly sweet cheese filling, topped with a simple icing drizzle. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into rectangles or squares.
- Spoon a small amount of cream cheese filling into the center of each piece. Fold corners inward or form pockets. Brush edges with beaten egg.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and chill for 10 minutes if desired.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze. Drizzle over cooled danishes before serving.
Notes
- Chill pastries before baking for better puff and shape.
- Use parchment to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Add fruit preserves or zest for flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cheese danish, puff pastry danish, cream cheese pastry, easy breakfast pastry, homemade danish