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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danishes

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danishes
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If you’re in search of a comforting treat to brighten up your chilly days, look no further than these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danishes. Combining the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices with smooth cream cheese, all enveloped in flaky puff pastry, these danishes are the perfect blend of sweet and savory. Ideal for busy mornings or festive family gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe will have your loved ones raving about your baking skills. With a make-ahead option and endless variations, these delightful pastries will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for a delicious snack any time of day!

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 egg
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 sheets puff pastry
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 3–4 teaspoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and an egg until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until creamy.
  4. Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle; cut into twelve rectangles.
  5. Score edges of each rectangle, fill center with cream cheese mixture, then top with pumpkin mixture.
  6. Brush edges with an egg wash (whisked egg + water).
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool on wire racks and drizzle glaze made from confectioner’s sugar and milk.

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