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Cheese Danish Recipe: Flaky, Cream Cheese Pastry in Under 30 Minutes Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 danishes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Cheese Danish recipe is a delightful blend of buttery, flaky puff pastry filled with a smooth, sweetened cream cheese mixture. Easy to prepare and perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, these danishes bake to golden perfection and are finished with a sweet vanilla icing drizzle, creating an irresistible treat in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Cheese Danish

  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 1 egg (yolk and white separated)

Icing

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place your oven’s rack in the center and preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and light in texture.
  3. Prepare Puff Pastry: Unfold the sheet of puff pastry and gently dust off any excess flour. Place it on the prepared baking sheet. Cut along the seams of the folds to create three equal-sized strips, then cut each strip in half to form six rectangles.
  4. Perforate Pastry Edges: Using a fork, gently perforate around the edges of each puff pastry rectangle, leaving a half-inch border intact. This step prevents the center from rising too much during baking.
  5. Fill Pastry: Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each square. Spread it evenly while keeping the borders clean.
  6. Brush Borders: Beat the egg white until frothy. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the beaten egg white along the borders of each pastry. This will give a glossy, golden finish once baked.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes. Then rotate the baking sheet front to back and continue baking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the pastry borders are puffed and golden brown.
  8. Cool Pastries: Use a spatula to transfer the baked danishes to a cooling rack. Let them cool completely before icing.
  9. Prepare Icing: In a separate bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  10. Drizzle Icing: Once the danishes are cooled, drizzle the icing over them. Optionally, add 2 tablespoons of strawberry jam thinned with 1 teaspoon of water for extra flavor.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese mixture is smooth to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Do not overfill the pastry to prevent leakage during baking.
  • The egg white wash on the borders ensures a shiny, golden crust.
  • Allow the pastries to cool completely before adding the icing to prevent it from melting and running off.
  • Optional strawberry jam adds a nice fruity contrast to the creamy filling.
  • Can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://myeasyplate.com/cheese-danish-recipe-flaky-cream-cheese-pastry-in-under-30-minutes-recipe/