Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making this Easy Cheese Danish. With its flaky puff pastry and creamy filling, this recipe transforms any morning into a special occasion. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a sweet treat for yourself, these Danishes are not only visually stunning but also incredibly simple to prepare. Enjoy the heavenly aroma that fills your kitchen as you bake these mouth-watering pastries!
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp milk (for glaze)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into four 4-inch squares.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each pastry square and fold corners to form an envelope shape.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth and drizzle over cooled pastries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg