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Cream Cheese Danish Recipe

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This Cream Cheese Danish recipe features flaky puff pastry squares filled with a smooth and sweet cream cheese mixture, baked to golden perfection and topped with a delicate powdered sugar glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a delightful dessert, these easy-to-make danishes offer a buttery, creamy treat that is sure to impress.

Ingredients

Puff Pastry

  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed

Filling

  • 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk

Topping and Glaze

  • 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling over the danish)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, vanilla extract, sugar, and egg yolk. Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring even flavor distribution.
  3. Prepare Puff Pastry: Carefully unroll the thawed puff pastry sheets on a clean surface. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares, resulting in 8 squares total. Arrange the squares on the lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
  4. Shape the Danish: Fold in the corners of each pastry square toward the center, creating a slight indent in the middle. Lightly poke the dough on the surface with a fork to prevent excessive puffing.
  5. Add Filling: Spoon approximately two tablespoons of the prepared cream cheese mixture onto the center of each folded pastry square.
  6. Apply Egg Wash and Sugar: Combine the beaten egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush this mixture over the edges of the puff pastry to help them brown beautifully when baked. Sprinkle a tablespoon of sugar evenly over the tops of the danishes for added sweetness and texture.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges of the danishes turn golden brown and puffed.
  8. Prepare Glaze and Finish: While the danishes are cooling slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to create a smooth glaze. Drizzle this glaze over each danish just before serving for a sweet, glossy finish.

Notes

  • Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed before cutting and shaping to avoid cracking.
  • You can refrigerate the filled danishes for up to 1 hour before baking to prevent spreading.
  • For a different flavor, try adding lemon zest to the cream cheese filling or using a fruit jam drizzle instead of powdered sugar glaze.
  • Ensure edges are sealed well to keep the filling from leaking during baking.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.

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