Description
Flaky, buttery puff pastry meets creamy, lightly sweetened cheese filling in this irresistible homemade Cheese Danish Delight—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry Sheets: 2 sheets, thawed
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz, softened
- Granulated Sugar: 1/3 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon Zest: 1 teaspoon
- Egg Yolk: 1, beaten into the filling
- Egg (for egg wash): 1, beaten with water
- Powdered Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Milk or Cream: 1–2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lay out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Assemble the Dish: Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square, score the edges, and brush with egg wash.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Finishing Touches: Let cool slightly, then drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite hot drink.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the richest flavor.
- Don’t overfill the pastry to prevent spillage.
- Make the filling ahead and chill for convenience.
- Freeze extras and reheat for a quick treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cheese danish, puff pastry dessert, brunch pastry, cream cheese danish, easy cheese danish