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Easy Cream Cheese Danish

Easy Cream Cheese Danish

Quick and easy cream cheese danish recipe using store-bought puff pastry for a delicious bakery-style treat in minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 Danish
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Danish:
  • 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

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 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
  3. Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
    14.1 oz store-bought puff pastry
  4. Cut the puff pastry into 9 equal squares.
    14.1 oz store-bought puff pastry
  5. Spoon a generous dollop of cream cheese filling onto the center of each square.
  6. Fold two opposite corners of each square towards the center, pinching them together to create a Danish shape. Leave the other corners unfolded.
  7. Place the prepared Danish on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is set.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy your Easy Cream Cheese Danish.
    Powdered sugar