Description
Flaky, golden puff pastry filled with a smooth, lightly sweetened cream cheese center and finished with a delicate vanilla glaze. This easy bakery-style treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Unfold puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into equal squares. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly score a smaller square inside each pastry without cutting through. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the center of each square. Beat the egg and brush the pastry borders with egg wash.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- Whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth to create a glaze. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
- Allow pastries to cool slightly, then drizzle glaze over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
- Do not overfill the centers to prevent spilling during baking.
- For extra flavor, add a spoonful of jam beneath the cream cheese filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Easy Cheese Danish, puff pastry danish, cream cheese pastry, easy breakfast pastry, homemade danish