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Cream Cheese Danish Pastry Recipe

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This delightful Cheese Danish recipe features flaky puff pastry filled with a smooth and tangy cream cheese filling, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Ready in just 30 minutes and serving 12, it combines rich cream cheese with vanilla and lemon for a balanced, creamy treat baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Pastry

  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (thawed)

Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt

Finish

  • 1 large egg (beaten)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two sheet pans with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare the puff pastry: Cut each puff pastry sheet in half, then divide each half into three equal rectangles, totaling six rectangles per sheet. Arrange these rectangles evenly on the prepared sheet pans. Use a fork to poke three times in the center of each rectangle to prevent excessive puffing during baking.
  3. Make the cream cheese filling: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix on medium speed until the filling is smooth, creamy, and well blended.
  4. Assemble the Danishes: Spoon the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each puff pastry rectangle, spreading slightly but leaving edges clear. Brush the edges of each rectangle with the beaten egg to help achieve a golden brown finish while baking.
  5. Bake: Place the sheet pans in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed around the cream cheese filling.

Notes

  • Ensure the puff pastry is properly thawed before cutting to prevent cracking.
  • Do not overfill the pastry rectangles to avoid filling leaking during baking.
  • Use cold cream cheese but allow it to soften for easier mixing and smoother filling texture.
  • Optionally, drizzle with a simple icing or dust with powdered sugar after baking for extra sweetness.

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