Description
Experience the nostalgic flavors of Breakfast Cheese Danish, where flaky puff pastry meets a rich cream cheese filling. This easy-to-make pastry is perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, adding sweetness and warmth to your table. With its golden-brown finish and customizable options, this recipe is destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk; mix until smooth.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface into a rectangle and cut it into four-inch squares.
- Place two tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square. Fold opposite corners towards the center to create a package.
- Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before drizzling with icing made from confectioners' sugar mixed with milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg