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Heavenly Cheese Danish Recipe

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Heavenly Cheese Danish is a delightful pastry featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese mixture accented by vanilla and lemon zest. Perfect for breakfast or an elegant snack, these Danish pastries are baked until golden and puffed, offering a light, tender, and flavorful treat.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and to ensure even baking.
  2. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and well blended. This forms the sweet and tangy filling for the Danish.
  3. Cut Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet slightly on a lightly floured surface and cut it into rectangles, approximately 3×4 inches each, depending on desired Danish size.
  4. Assemble Danish: Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry rectangle. Fold the edges of the pastry slightly over the filling to create a border, without fully enclosing it, allowing the filling to peek through.
  5. Apply Egg Wash: Brush the edges of the puff pastry with the beaten egg wash. This will give the Danish a beautiful golden brown color and shine once baked.
  6. Bake: Arrange the assembled pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up nicely.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the Danishes from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For extra sweetness, you can drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze after baking.
  • Lemon zest is optional but adds a bright citrus note that complements the cream cheese.
  • Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a creamier filling.
  • You can use store-bought puff pastry for convenience.
  • These pastries are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Keywords: Cheese Danish, Puff Pastry, Cream Cheese Pastry, Breakfast Pastry, Sweet Danish, Baked Pastry

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