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Deliciously Flaky Cheese Danish

A delightful pastry filled with creamy cheese, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American, Pastry
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Danish Pastry Dough
  • 1 package Puff Pastry thawed
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 egg Egg beaten for egg wash

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Roll Out the Dough
  1. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
Assemble the Danish
  1. Cut the dough into squares and place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each square.
  2. Fold the corners of the dough over the filling to create a pocket.
Bake
  1. Place the assembled pastries on a baking sheet and brush with beaten egg. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 250cal (13%) Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) Protein: 5g (10%) Fat: 12g (18%) Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 50mg (17%) Sodium: 200mg (9%) Potassium: 100mg (3%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 5g (10%) Vitamin A: 10IU (0%) Vitamin C: 0mg (0%) Calcium: 4mg (0%) Iron: 6mg (33%)
Keywords: breakfast, Cheese Danish, Pastry

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavor.

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