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Cheese Danish

Cheese Danish Bliss: Easy Homemade Treats You Can't Resist

Indulge in these delightful Cheese Danish, a easy homemade treat that you'll find hard to resist.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 163 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • oven

Ingredients
  

For the Danish

  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 batch puff pastry, thawed or 1 box
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

For the Danish

  • Position two oven racks towards the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla on medium-low speed until well combined.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the homemade puff pastry into a 16x8-inch rectangle, cut in half lengthwise, and then into quarters crosswise, creating 8 (4-inch) squares. Brush the edges of the squares lightly with the beaten egg white. Fold each corner in about 1 inch towards the center and gently press to adhere. Place 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Brush any exposed pastry with egg white.
  • Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of each pastry.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Rotate pans and continue baking for another 15 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. Let cool on the baking sheet while making the glaze.

For the Glaze

  • While the pastries cool, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the warm pastries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 324IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
Keyword breakfast pastry, Cheese Danish, Dessert Recipe, Easy Recipe, homemade treats, pastry
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