Description
This Breakfast Cheese Danish recipe combines flaky puff pastry with a rich, creamy sweetened cream cheese filling, creating a perfect pastry for a delightful morning treat. Easy to prepare and bake in under 40 minutes, these Danish pastries are golden, tender, and dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 package of puff pastry
Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Egg Wash
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp milk
For Garnish
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the Danish pastries.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until smooth and even.
- Cut Pastry Squares: Cut the rolled pastry into squares of equal size for uniform baking.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract thoroughly until smooth.
- Fill Pastries: Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold Pastries: Fold the corners of each pastry square over the cream cheese filling, creating a sealed pouch.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the folded pastries with a mixture of beaten egg yolk and milk to achieve a golden brown crust.
- Bake: Bake the Danish pastries in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and Garnish: Allow the pastries to cool slightly, then dust them with powdered sugar before serving for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier and achieve a smooth filling.
- You can use store-bought puff pastry for convenience, but fresh puff pastry will yield best flavor.
- Make sure to seal the edges well to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best taste and texture.
- Optional: Add lemon zest or cinnamon to the cream cheese mixture for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
