Ingredients
– 1 batch homemade puff pastry or 1 lb (500 g) store-bought puff pastry (thawed and rolled to a 12 x 12-inch (30 x 30 cm) square)
– 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese (softened)
– 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
– 1 tsp lemon juice
– 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 large egg mixed with 2 tsp water (for egg wash)
– 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
– 3-5 tsp milk (for glaze)
– 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
1-Pre-heat oven: Pre-heat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2-Beat the cream cheese: Beat the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract together until smooth to create the filling this step is crucial for that creamy consistency.
3-Divide the puff pastry: Divide the puff pastry in two, roll one half into a 12 x 12-inch square, and cut it into four equal squares; repeat with the second half.
4-Place each square: Place each square on the prepared sheet, spoon about 2 Tbsp of filling into the center, and fold the four corners toward the center, leaving about 1/4 inch (0.5 cm) between them.
5-Brush the pastry folds: Brush the pastry folds with the egg wash mixture for a golden finish.
6-Bake: Bake for 17-19 minutes, or until golden brown, then allow the pastries to cool on the sheet.
7-While they cool: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to form a smooth glaze, then drizzle it over the cooled danishes for the final touch.
Last Step:
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🧊 Let the assembled, unf baked danishes chill in the refrigerator overnight for even more flavor development.
❗ If the pastry folds puff too much, gently press them down with a spatula after baking.
🍎 Add a thin layer of apricot jam or fresh raspberries under the cream‑cheese filling for a fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooling & glazing: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-19 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (≈ 1 piece)
- Calories: 532 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 479 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg