Description
This Easy Cream Cheese Danish uses puff pastry for a flaky, golden crust filled with sweet cream cheese and vanilla. Topped with a light Danish icing and fresh strawberries, it’s the perfect pastry for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Danish Filling:
- 1 box puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- 6 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, whisked with 1 tablespoon water
Danish Icing:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Optional:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 squares (you should have 8 squares in total).
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, 1 tablespoon sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square. Fold the corners of the pastry towards the center, creating a pouch-like shape.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash (whisked egg with water) to help seal them.
- Arrange the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- While the pastries are baking, prepare the Danish icing by whisking together the powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth.
- Once the pastries have cooled slightly, drizzle with the icing. If desired, top with fresh strawberries for extra flavor and color.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can replace the cream cheese filling with fruit preserves or a different flavored cream cheese if desired.
- If you prefer a sweeter icing, you can add a little more powdered sugar to taste.
- Make sure your puff pastry is fully thawed before using for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Danish-inspired
Keywords: Cream Cheese Danish, Puff Pastry, Easy Danish, Breakfast Pastry, Danish Icing