Description
A delightful treat that combines flaky pastry with a creamy cheese filling, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 1 cup fresh fruit for topping (such as berries, sliced peaches, or apricots)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into squares, approximately 4×4 inches.
- Place a square of puff pastry on the prepared baking sheet and lightly score a smaller square inside the pastry, about 1/2 inch from the edge.
- Spoon a generous amount of the cream cheese filling into the center of each scored pastry square.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
- Allow the pastries to cool slightly and dust with additional powdered sugar.
- Top each Danish with fresh fruit just before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For optimal freshness, store in a single layer in an airtight container.
- To reheat, pop them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Puff Pastry, Cheese Danish, Dessert, Breakfast, Easy Recipe