Cheese Danish: The Easy Indulgence Your Mornings Crave
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Cheese Danish, perfect for a comforting morning treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares.
- In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling and press to seal.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- Brush the egg wash over each sealed pastry.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the cream cheese filling.
- Serve warm for the best experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Cheese Danish, pastry, breakfast