Easy 30 Min Cream Cheese Danish
Creamy, flaky, and utterly irresistible, this Easy 30 Min Cream Cheese Danish is the kind of pastry that brightens any morning or sweetens an afternoon coffee break.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry thawed according to package directions
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese at room temperature for easy mixing
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar for a balanced sweetness
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla for best flavor
- 1 large Egg for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon Water to beat with the egg for the egg wash
- to taste Powdered Sugar optional for serving
- to taste Milk optional for serving, mix until pourable
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Danish: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 4 equal squares. Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese filling into the center of each square.
- Fold or shape the pastry: Fold the corners toward the center or create a border by pressing the edges with a fork.
- Apply the egg wash: Beat the egg with water and brush over the pastry edges.
- Bake: Place the Danishes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Serve warm: Let cool for a few minutes, then drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar and milk if desired.
Notes
Store leftover Danishes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.