Easy Cream Cheese Danish
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Easy Cream Cheese Danish, a perfect treat for any occasion. With its flaky puff pastry and creamy cheese filling, balanced by a hint of refreshing lemon, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home. Whether you’re enjoying it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, the simplicity of this danish makes it an ideal choice for busy days or family gatherings. Plus, you can easily customize the filling with fresh fruit or spices to make it uniquely yours. Prepare to impress your loved ones with this easy-to-make pastry that feels special yet is simple enough for everyday enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry into a rectangle (12"x16").
- Cut strips along the sides of the pastry to create braid slices.
- In a bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth; mix in egg, vanilla, salt, lemon zest, and juice.
- Spoon filling down the center of the pastry and braid the strips over the filling.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before drizzling with icing made from lemon juice and powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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