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Cheese Danish Recipe You’ll Actually Make

Cheese Danish Recipe You'll Actually Make and Love

Indulge in this Cheese Danish recipe you’ll actually make, featuring a flaky pastry and a tangy cream cheese filling, perfect for brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 8 pastries
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use full-fat for best results.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can be substituted with a sweetener.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Replace with almond extract for variation.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Optional for brightening flavors.
  • 1 each Egg Yolk Replace with a flax egg for vegan.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Fast method for flaky layers.
  • 1 each Large Egg For egg wash; skip for vegan option.
  • 1 tbsp Water For mixing the egg wash.
For Homemade Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with pastry flour.
  • 2 tbsp Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 2 tsp Active Dry Yeast Helps the dough rise.
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Can use almond milk for dairy-free.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Must be cold for effective lamination.
For Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust with milk or lemon juice for consistency.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice (if using), egg yolk, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the puff pastry into eight squares.
  3. Spoon the prepared cream cheese filling into the center of each puff pastry square, then brush the edges with egg wash.
  4. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  5. Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled pastries.
  6. Serve warm with coffee or tea.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with flavors by adding fruit preserves or chocolate chips to the filling. Store cooled pastries in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature.

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