Easy Cream Cheese Danish
Satisfy your cravings with this Easy Cream Cheese Danish, a delightful pastry that combines flaky puff pastry and a creamy, zesty filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat at any gathering, this recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results. With each bite, the luscious cream cheese filling, complemented by a hint of lemon, will transport you to cozy mornings spent with loved ones. Plus, it’s versatile enough to allow for flavor variations like fresh fruit or spices. Whether you’re an expert baker or new to the kitchen, this Easy Cream Cheese Danish is sure to impress and become a beloved favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest and juice from 1 lemon
- Additional egg for wash
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Thaw the puff pastry and roll it out into a rectangle (12"x16").
- Cut strips (1/2" wide) along both sides of the pastry.
- Mix cream cheese with sugar, egg, vanilla, salt, lemon zest, and juice until smooth.
- Spoon filling down the center of the pastry.
- Braid the strips over the filling alternately from each side.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before drizzling with icing made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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