Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of a Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish, where warm, flaky pastry envelops a rich chocolate and creamy cheese filling. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these luscious pastries are sure to impress. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll create a showstopper that transforms any gathering into a memorable celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 4-inch squares.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each square and fold diagonally.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pastry
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg