Cheese Danish Delight
A delightful pastry featuring a rich cream cheese filling enveloped in flaky puff pastry, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg, for egg wash
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar or icing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet and cut into 4×4 inch squares.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
- Place a tablespoon of the filling in the center of each square and fold the corners over, sealing them.
- Beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the pastries.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving, optionally dusting with powdered sugar or icing.
Notes
Customize fillings with fruits or nuts for variety. Perfect when enjoyed warm with coffee or tea.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cheese danish, pastry, breakfast, snack, dessert
Find it online: https://grandmascheaprecipes.com/cheese-danish-delight/