Easy Danish

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this irresistible Easy Danish recipe—a delightful treat that brings bakery-quality pastries straight to your kitchen in just 35 minutes. Crafted with flaky frozen puff pastry sheets, a creamy homemade filling made from softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and an egg yolk, these Danishes are as easy to make as they are delicious. A dollop of fruit preserves—be it raspberry, apricot, or blueberry—adds a burst of fruity flavor, while a simple powdered sugar glaze drizzled on top takes these pastries to the next level. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this recipe yields 8 perfectly portioned pastries that can be served warm or at room temperature. Whether you're hosting a gathering or craving a quick indulgence, these Easy Danishes are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 sheets frozen puff pastry sheets
• 227 grams cream cheese, softened
• 50 grams granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg yolk
• 120 grams fruit preserves (such as raspberry, apricot, or blueberry)
• 100 grams powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to package instructions. Once thawed, cut each sheet into 4 equal squares, for a total of 8 squares.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Place the pastry squares on the prepared baking sheets. Fold all four corners of each square slightly inward to create a soft diamond shape.

Step 5

Spoon about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry, spreading gently to create an even layer.

Step 6

Add about 1 tablespoon of your chosen fruit preserves on top of the cream cheese layer for each Danish.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.

Step 8

While the Danishes cool slightly, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 9

Drizzle the glaze over the slightly cooled Danishes using a spoon or piping bag.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your Easy Danish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	579 grams (579.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2104

Total Fat 119.50g	153%
Saturated Fat 58.60g	293%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 437mg	146%
Sodium 1224mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 245.90g	89%
Dietary Fiber 3.50g	13%
Total Sugars 167.60g
Protein 24.70g	49%

Vitamin D 24IU	121%
Calcium 292mg	22%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 428mg	9%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.8%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 45.6%