Description
A delightful and flaky pastry filled with creamy sweet cheese, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually mix in 1/4 cup of cold water; stop when the dough comes together. Form a disk, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into 4×4 inch squares.
- In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until it’s smooth.
- Place a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square. Fold the corners towards the center to seal the pockets.
- Whisk together the beaten egg and milk, then brush this egg wash over each Danish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown. Let cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
For best texture, use cold butter and do not skip the chilling step. Can be served with fresh fruit or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cheese Danish, Pastry, Dessert, Brunch, Baking