Description
Experience the joy of a homemade Cheese Danish, with its flaky pastry enveloping a creamy, sweet filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this pastry is sure to impress. Follow this simple guide to create your own delightful Cheese Danish from scratch and savor every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into squares.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and milk; beat until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square. Fold corners toward the center and pinch to seal.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with icing or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pastry
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg