Description
Experience the flaky perfection of Homemade Cheese Danish, a delightful pastry that combines golden puff pastry with a rich cream cheese filling, accented by vanilla and citrus zest. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for breakfast or brunch, impressing both family and guests alike. Each bite offers a heavenly balance of textures and flavors, making it an indulgent start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Thaw puff pastry according to package instructions, then roll out on a floured surface.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon or orange zest until smooth.
- Cut puff pastry into 4-inch squares. Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each square. Fold corners toward the center to form pockets.
- Whisk together the egg and milk; brush this mixture over each Danish for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (75g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg