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7 cheese danish on an oval platter. They are cheese filled and drizzled with icing.
4.94 from 29 votes

Cheese Danish

Flaky, buttery Cream Cheese Danish are so easy to make at home with the help of frozen puff pastry sheets!
Author Diana
Servings 9 danish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 17.3oz OR 320g box puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg + 2 teaspoons of water for egg wash

For the Filling

  • 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese softened
  • 1 egg yolk at room temperature
  • ¼ cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

For the Glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C, 160°C fan oven, and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper (I used a half-size sheet pan).
  • To make the cheesecake filling, in a bowl combine cream cheese with yolk, powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Use a whisk or a rubber spatula.
  • Using a rolling pin, roll out the puff pastry into a 12x12-inch square.
  • Use a pizza cutter or a knife, cut the dough into 9 4-inch squares. Then fold each corner of each square about 1 inch towards and center and press gently to adhere.
  • With the help of a small (1 tablespoon) cookie scoop, scoop a tablespoon of cream cheese filling into the center of each puff pastry square.
  • Make the egg wash, in a small bowl whisk together an egg with water, then using a pastry brush, brush the sides of each pastry (everywhere around the filling).
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes rotating the pan halfway through. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool completely before adding the icing.
  • To make the icing, in a bowl, combine the powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract. Very slowly add the milk so you don’t end up with a thin icing. Drizzle over each pastry.

Notes

  • It's best to form and fill the danish on the baking sheet. This way you won't have to move them from the counter to the tray and risk wrinkling or tipping them over.
  • Depending on where you live or what brand you use, your frozen puff pastry sheet may be a slightly different starting size. Just be sure to lightly roll the sheet so that the lines are smoothed, and cut it into relatively similar sized squares.
  • Add Extras! Try topping the pastries with chocolate chips or fresh berries before baking.
  • To Store: Keep these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastry | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0.002g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Find it online: https://littlesunnykitchen.com/cheese-danish/