A quick and simple cheese danish made with buttery pastry and a sweet, creamy cheese filling. This easy version comes together fast and bakes up golden, flaky, and delicious for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 2 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice optional
- 1 egg egg wash 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tbsp coarse sugar for topping, optional
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for glaze, optional
- 1 to 2 tbsp milk for glaze, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Unfold the puff pastry and cut each sheet into 4 squares to make 8 pieces total. Place the squares on the prepared baking sheets.
- Spoon a portion of the cream cheese filling into the center of each square, then fold or shape the pastry as desired, leaving the filling exposed if preferred.
- Brush the pastry edges with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if using.
- Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the filling is set.
- If desired, whisk the powdered sugar with enough milk to make a glaze and drizzle over the cooled danishes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg