Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Cheese Danish with Puff Pastry, a treat that’s perfect for any time of day. Made with just four main ingredients, these pastries feature flaky layers and a creamy, sweet filling that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet (about 8 ounces) puff pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- Optional: lemon juice and vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg yolk and optional flavorings; mix well.
- Unfold puff pastry and cut into 6 rectangles. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spoon cream cheese filling onto each rectangle's center. Brush edges with whisked egg.
- Bake for about 18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg