Cheese Danish
Cheese Danish is a delightful pastry that combines flaky puff pastry with a creamy, sweet cheese filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, these pastries are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite. The aroma of freshly baked Cheese Danishes will fill your kitchen with warmth and comfort, making it an irresistible addition to your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pastry
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glazing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 4 squares per sheet.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each pastry square. Fold corners towards the center and pinch to seal.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://homechefrecipes.com/cheese-danish/