Cheese Danish Delight Recipe
Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade Cheese Danish Delight with a flaky pastry crust and a creamy cheese filling. These delightful pastries are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of the day.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 Danishes 1x
- Category: Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup cold water
Filling:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and mix until coarse crumbs form. Gradually add cold water, form into a disk, and refrigerate.
- Roll Out the Dough: Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out the chilled dough, cut into squares, and roll each square into a 1/4 inch thick rectangle.
- Make the Filling: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble: Place cream cheese mixture on each square, fold corners towards the center, and seal.
- Egg Wash: Whisk beaten egg and milk, brush over each Danish.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving.
Notes
- You can add fruit preserves or nuts to the filling for added flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheese Danish Delight, Cheese Danish Recipe, Homemade Danish Pastry