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Ultimate Cheese Danish Recipe

Ultimate Cheese Danish Recipe That Melts in Your Mouth

This Ultimate Cheese Danish Recipe combines flaky pastry and creamy filling—perfect for brunch or coffee breaks.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: European
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat is best for texture.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Powdered sugar can be used for a smoother mix.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be a unique twist.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Optional, brightens flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Acts as a binder.
For the Pastry
  • 1 pound Puff Pastry Store-bought or homemade.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For homemade dough.
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast For leavening.
  • 3/4 cup Whole Milk Warm for homemade dough.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Cold for lamination.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust consistency with milk or lemon juice.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Pastry Brush
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
  3. Unfold puff pastry on a floured surface, cut into 8 squares, and create a border by folding edges.
  4. Fill each square with cream cheese filling.
  5. Whisk one egg with water and brush mixture over pastry edges.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.
  8. If using homemade dough, mix flour, yeast, and salt; add warm milk and knead until smooth.
  9. Chill dough for 30 minutes and laminate with cold butter before shaping and filling.
  10. Proof shaped pastries for 30 minutes, then bake at 390°F (199°C) for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use cold ingredients. Do not overfill pastries to avoid sogginess.

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