Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a warm, flaky pastry filled with creamy, sweet goodness? And who actually has hours to dedicate to creating such a masterpiece from scratch? That’s where Easy Cream Cheese Danish comes in! This recipe delivers all the flavor and satisfaction of a bakery-style Danish, but in a fraction of the time. We’re talking quick, healthy (well, healthier!), and seriously delicious. Trust me, even on the busiest mornings, you can pull these off and feel like a pastry chef rockstar.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, Nana Rose, was the queen of simple pleasures. She always had something baking, and her cream cheese Danish were legendary amongst the grandkids. She never wrote down a precise recipe, it was all “a pinch of this, a dollop of that.” I’ve tried to recapture her magic for years, and this Easy Cream Cheese Danish recipe is the closest I’ve come. It’s the perfect blend of her love and my need for speed, and every bite transports me back to her warm kitchen. I hope it does the same for you!
Ingredients
For the Danish:
- 1 sheet (14.1 oz) store-bought puff pastry, thawed
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth and creamy.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the puff pastry into 9 equal squares.
- Spoon a generous dollop of cream cheese filling onto the center of each square.
- Fold two opposite corners of each square towards the center, pinching them together to create a Danish shape. Leave the other corners unfolded.
- Place the prepared Danish on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is set.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy your Easy Cream Cheese Danish.
Easy Cream Cheese Danish
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth and creamy.8 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 large egg yolk
- Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.14.1 oz store-bought puff pastry
- Cut the puff pastry into 9 equal squares.14.1 oz store-bought puff pastry
- Spoon a generous dollop of cream cheese filling onto the center of each square.
- Fold two opposite corners of each square towards the center, pinching them together to create a Danish shape. Leave the other corners unfolded.
- Place the prepared Danish on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is set.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy your Easy Cream Cheese Danish.Powdered sugar