Heavenly Cheese Danish: The Best Homemade Indulgence For You
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade cheese pastries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling and seal.
- Brush the tops with the egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Add fruit preserves for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Heavenly Cheese Danish, homemade cheese pastry, dessert