Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Delicious Mini Cheese Danish: Easy Flaky Bliss at Home! These charming pastries feature a flaky puff pastry and a creamy, sweet cream cheese filling that will elevate your breakfast or brunch spread. Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations, they are easy to prepare with store-bought puff pastry. Simply fill them with a luscious cream cheese mixture and bake to golden perfection. Customize with your favorite fruit toppings or flavored extracts for an added twist. These mini danishes not only taste heavenly but also provide a fun cooking experience for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Puff Pastry (store-bought)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (or sugar alternative)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (optional)
- 1 beaten Egg (or milk for brushing)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tbsp Milk (dairy-free options available)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into 3×3 inch squares.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of filling in each pastry square, fold corners toward the center, and brush with egg or milk.
- Bake on parchment-lined baking sheet for about 18 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk for icing; drizzle over cooled danishes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheese danish (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg