Cheese Danish Delight
A warm and sweet pastry filled with creamy cheese, perfect for brunch or afternoon tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll the thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface and cut into squares or rectangles (about 4 inches wide).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Place a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square. Fold the corners towards the center and pinch to seal.
- Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg.
- Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best results, reheat in the oven or air fryer to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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