Easy Cheese Danish
Cheese Danishes are easy to make at home with just a few ingredients and the rich, creamy center and flaky crust come together beautifully.
Ingredients
- 1 frozen puff pastry sheet thawed
- 1 egg + 2 teaspoons water whisked
For the filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F(175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, egg yolk, powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt.
- Roll out the puff pastry into a 12”×12” square. Cut the dough into 9 squares. Fold the corners of each square in toward the center (about 1”) and press lightly to hold it there.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of the puff pastry squares.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Use a pastry brush to brush the sides of each pastry, around the filling.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes. If the pastries are not cooking evenly, rotate the baking sheet halfway through.
- In a bowl, combine the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Slowly add the milk, just until the icing is pourable. You might not need all of the milk.
- Remove the pastry from the oven and cool completely. Drizzle icing over the pastries before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 0.002gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 396IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 0.2mg
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