Vegan Cream Cheese Danish
Indulge in the delightful flakiness of a Vegan Cream Cheese Danish, a plant-based twist on the classic pastry that’s as elegant as it is easy to make! This recipe combines buttery vegan puff pastry with a luscious, dairy-free cream cheese filling sweetened with powdered sugar, a hint of vanilla, and a splash of lemon juice for zingy freshness. Topped with vibrant fresh berries and finished with a golden, sugar-dusted edge, these danishes bake to perfection in just 20 minutes. Perfect for brunch spreads, afternoon tea, or a sweet treat any time of day, this recipe is a crowd-pleasing, cruelty-free indulgence. Create a bakery-worthy creation at home and enjoy these warm, flaky pastries that are as beautiful as they are delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet Vegan puff pastry
- 200 grams Vegan cream cheese
- 50 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 100 grams Fresh berries
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Thaw the vegan puff pastry sheet according to the package instructions.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, combine the vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Step 4
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to smooth any creases. Cut the pastry sheet into 6 equal rectangles.
Step 5
Spread a generous tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry rectangle, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Step 6
Top the cream cheese mixture with a few fresh berries.
Step 7
Fold the edges of each pastry towards the center, gently pressing down to seal.
Step 8
Transfer the danishes to the prepared baking sheet.
Step 9
Brush the exposed edges of each pastry with non-dairy milk, then sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed up.
Step 11
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Step 12
Enjoy your delicious vegan cream cheese danishes warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (512.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1474.3 |
| Total Fat 93.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 65.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1531.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 148.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 74.5g | |
| Protein 21.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 147.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 352.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories