Introducing Your New Go-To: Easy Cream Cheese Danish!
Craving a sweet treat that doesn't derail your day? Look no further! Our Easy Cream Cheese Danish is the answer. We’re talking quick prep, a surprisingly healthier profile than your average pastry, and a burst of delicious flavor that will have you coming back for more. As a busy mom, I always search for recipes that doesn’t take so much time, and This danish are a game-changer in my household.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, Sunday mornings always meant pastries from the local bakery. My grandma would pick up a box filled with cream cheese danishes, the aroma filling her kitchen, creating a warm memory. While I don't always have time for a bakery run, this Easy Cream Cheese Danish recipe brings that nostalgic flavor right to my kitchen, and I can enjoy it any day of the week.
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 1 sheet (14.1 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- For the Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Optional Toppings:
- Fruit jam (apricot, raspberry, or strawberry)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
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Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and egg yolk until well combined.
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Assemble the Danish: Gently unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into 6 equal rectangles.
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Add the Filling: Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the cream cheese filling onto the center of each rectangle.
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Create the Shape: Brush the edges of each rectangle with the egg wash. Fold opposite corners over the filling, pinching to seal the edges. If you don't like this shape, you can always cut the dough the way you like.
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Add Toppings (Optional): Add a teaspoon of fruit jam on top. Sprinkle the top with extra sugar
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Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown.
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Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Easy Cream Cheese Danish
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and egg yolk until well combined.8 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 large egg yolk
- Gently unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into 6 equal rectangles.1 sheet frozen puff pastry
- Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the cream cheese filling onto the center of each rectangle.
- Brush the edges of each rectangle with the egg wash. Fold opposite corners over the filling, pinching to seal the edges. If you don’t like this shape, you can always cut the dough the way you like.1 large egg
- Add a teaspoon of fruit jam on top. Sprinkle the top with extra sugarFruit jam
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.Powdered sugar