Fresh Fruit Cheese Danish

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Fresh Fruit Cheese Danishes—an elegant and easy-to-make treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Featuring a buttery, flaky puff pastry base, these Danishes are filled with a creamy, tangy mixture of softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla, then topped with vibrant slices of fresh fruit like berries, peaches, or kiwi. A golden egg wash lends these pastries their signature shine, while a dusting of powdered sugar adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this simple yet sophisticated recipe combines the convenience of store-bought puff pastry with the charm of homemade baked goods. Serve them warm for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! Keywords: Fresh Fruit Cheese Danish recipe, quick breakfast pastry, homemade Danish, puff pastry desserts, easy brunch recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 sheets frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh fruit, such as berries, peaches, or kiwi, sliced
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets slightly to smooth out the creases. Cut each pastry sheet into 4 equal squares, creating 8 squares total.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Place a dollop (about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons) of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square.

Step 5

Fold each corner of the pastry square toward the center to partially enclose the filling, forming a 'Danish' shape.

Step 6

Top the cream cheese filling with a small amount of your chosen fresh fruit.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of each pastry with the egg wash to give it a golden, glossy finish.

Step 8

Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced evenly apart.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the pastries cool for 5-10 minutes on a wire rack.

Step 11

Sprinkle the cooled Danishes with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	703.4 grams (703.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1815

Total Fat 125.50g	161%
Saturated Fat 59.30g	297%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 472mg	157%
Sodium 1297mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 149.00g	54%
Dietary Fiber 5.90g	21%
Total Sugars 94.60g
Protein 30.20g	60%

Vitamin D 60IU	301%
Calcium 313mg	24%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 715mg	15%

*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: 61.2%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 32.3%