Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Puff Pastry Danishes, perfect for any occasion! These warm, flaky pastries are filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and topped with your favorite fruit preserves, creating a delightful sweet-tart flavor that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup fruit preserves (any flavor)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into four squares per sheet.
- Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the center of each square and top with fruit preserves. Fold corners toward the center and pinch to seal.
- Whisk egg and water together; brush over each danish.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, mix powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract until smooth for glazing.
- Drizzle glaze over warm danishes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Keep ingredients cold to enhance flakiness. Customize fillings with chocolate or almond paste as variations. Serve with fresh fruit or yogurt for added freshness.