Description
A delightful Pumpkin Spice Danish featuring flaky pastry and rich pumpkin filling, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack during the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- About 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- A pinch of salt
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, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to smooth out any creases. Cut the pastry into a rectangle, approximately 10 inches by 12 inches.
- Spread the pumpkin puree evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the pumpkin puree, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the pastry tightly into a log. Once rolled, use a sharp knife to cut the log in half lengthwise, exposing the filling. Twist the two halves together to create a spiral shape.
- Gently shape the twisted pastry into a circular or oval form on the prepared baking sheet, tucking the ends under slightly to secure.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush it over the top of the Danish to give it a golden color when baked.
- Place the Danish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the Danish from the oven and let it cool slightly on a wire rack. Before serving, dust the top with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.
Notes
- Store any leftover Danish in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to a week.
- To reheat, pop them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- If freezing, wrap each Danish tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer bag for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Spice, Danish, Fall, Dessert, Pastry