Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer for 2 minutes until silky smooth and lump-free.
- Prepare the Pumpkin Filling: In a separate small bowl, whisk together pure pumpkin purée, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and 1 tbsp flour until thoroughly incorporated.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface into approximately 10x10-inch squares. Cut each sheet into 4 equal smaller squares (yielding 8 squares total).
- Transfer pastry squares onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each. Using a paring knife, gently score a 1/2-inch border around the edge of each square without cutting all the way through. Prick the inner center several times with a fork to prevent excessive puffing under the filling.
- Dollop 1 generous tablespoon of cream cheese filling into the center of each square, followed by 1 generous tablespoon of spiced pumpkin filling right on top. Use a toothpick or small butter knife to gently swirl the two fillings together into an elegant marbled pattern.
- Brush the scored outer pastry edges with egg wash and sprinkle generously with coarse turbinado sparkling sugar for irresistible crunch.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18 to 22 minutes until pastry borders are deeply puffed, golden-brown, and crisp, and the centers are set.
- Allow danishes to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla together until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm danishes, sprinkle with toasted chopped pecans, and serve fresh.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
Serving: 1g
Calories: 280cal (14%)
Carbohydrates: 32g (11%)
Protein: 4g (8%)
Fat: 16g (25%)
Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)
Cholesterol: 35mg (12%)
Sodium: 180mg (8%)
Potassium: 110mg (3%)
Fiber: 2g (8%)
Sugar: 16g (32%)
Vitamin A: 82500IU (1650%)
Vitamin C: 0.8mg (1%)
Calcium: 400mg (40%)
Iron: 0.2mg (1%)