Description
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade Cheese Danishes, where flaky, buttery puff pastry meets a rich, sweet cream cheese filling. These pastries are surprisingly simple to make and perfect for any occasion—whether you’re enjoying them for breakfast, serving them at brunch, or treating yourself to a sweet dessert. With their golden crust and creamy center, they are sure to impress your family and friends. Customize the filling with your favorite flavors or fruit jams for a personal touch. Get ready to create a delicious treat that will elevate your baking game!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
- Optional: ½ teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry slightly on a floured surface and cut it into 6 equal squares.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and optional lemon zest; beat until smooth.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry square. Fold the corners towards the center and pinch to seal.
- Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush it over the exposed edges of the pastries.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg