Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of an Easy Cream Cheese Danish, featuring flaky puff pastry enveloping a creamy, zesty filling. This versatile treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With its simple preparation and impressive presentation, you can create a gourmet experience right in your own kitchen. The refreshing lemon zest adds a unique twist to the rich cream cheese filling, ensuring that your family and friends will be thoroughly impressed. Whether enjoyed with coffee or as a standalone dessert, this Easy Cream Cheese Danish is bound to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 of 1/2 lemon
- Egg wash (1 egg) and turbinado sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out thawed puff pastry into a rectangle (12"x16").
- Cut strips along both sides of the pastry to create braids.
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, egg, salt, vanilla, lemon zest, and juice until smooth.
- Spoon filling down the center of the pastry and braid the strips over it.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
- Bake for about 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before drizzling with icing made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg