Individual Cream Cheese Danish

Indulge in the delicate flakiness and irresistible creaminess of these Individual Cream Cheese Danishes, a bakery-inspired treat made effortlessly at home. Featuring buttery puff pastry squares filled with a velvety blend of cream cheese, sugar, and a hint of vanilla, these hand-held delights are as decadent as they are easy to prepare. Customize each Danish with a dollop of strawberry or raspberry jam for a fruity twist, and finish with a drizzle of sweet powdered sugar glaze for that classic pastry shop touch. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an elegant dessert offering. Serve them fresh from the oven, and impress your family or guests with this truly delightful treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
• 225 grams Cream cheese, softened
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 large Egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (for dusting)
• 65 grams Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Milk
• 1 batch Egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon water)
• 60 grams Strawberry or raspberry jam (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll out the puff pastry sheets until they measure approximately 12x12 inches. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares, yielding 8 squares total.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Spoon a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each puff pastry square. If desired, add a small dollop of jam on top of the cream cheese filling.

Step 5

To shape the pastries, fold each corner of the square inward toward the center, pressing gently to secure. Alternatively, you can leave the pastries open-faced for a rustic look.

Step 6

Brush the edges of the pastries with egg wash to ensure a golden-brown finish while baking.

Step 7

Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking trays, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for puffing.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.

Step 9

While the pastries are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding a drop of milk if needed.

Step 10

Once the pastries are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes on the baking trays.

Step 11

Drizzle the prepared glaze over the cooled pastries and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	601 grams (601.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2137

Total Fat 124.60g	160%
Saturated Fat 60.90g	305%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 621mg	207%
Sodium 1265mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 233.10g	85%
Dietary Fiber 3.10g	11%
Total Sugars 155.30g
Protein 31.60g	63%

Vitamin D 66IU	329%
Calcium 324mg	25%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 519mg	11%

*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: 51.4%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 42.8%