Peggy's Cream Cheese Danish
Flaky, golden, and irresistibly creamy, Peggy's Cream Cheese Danish is the perfect treat to elevate your breakfast or dessert repertoire. This simple yet decadent recipe features buttery puff pastry sheets filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture enhanced by a hint of vanilla and a touch of fresh lemon juice for balance. The pastries bake to perfection in just 18 minutes, developing crisp edges that encase the velvety center. A light powdered sugar glaze adds a touch of sweetness and elegance, making these danishes both visually stunning and absolutely delicious. With minimal prep time and crowd-pleasing flavors, this homemade cream cheese danish is ideal for lazy weekend mornings or special gatherings. Serve them warm for a bakery-quality experience right at home!
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Ingredients
- 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 1 tsp Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tbsp Water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and lemon juice. Beat until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Step 3
Roll out the puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares, giving you a total of 8 squares.
Step 4
Lightly score an edge around each square about 1/2 inch from the edge, being careful not to cut through the pastry. This will help the edges rise during baking.
Step 5
Place about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each square, spreading it out evenly but avoiding the scored edges.
Step 6
In a small bowl, beat together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush the edges of each pastry square with the egg wash.
Step 7
Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 1-2 inches between each one.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and puffed.
Step 9
While the pastries bake, prepare the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar and milk together in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
Step 10
Once the pastries are out of the oven, let them cool slightly before drizzling the glaze over the top.
Step 11
Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (568.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2016.8 |
| Total Fat 126.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 59.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 634.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1277.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 197.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 141.5g | |
| Protein 30.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 78.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 303.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 523.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories