Description
A creamy, flaky pastry treat perfect for breakfast or dessert, blending rich cream cheese filling with buttery puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Puff Pastry (Thawed but cold for best results)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Lemon Zest (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Water (mixed with egg for the wash)
- Powdered Sugar (for dusting before serving)
- Fresh Berries (Optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, optional lemon zest, and flour. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into rectangles about 4×6 inches.
- Scoop a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each rectangle. Fold over the corners to create a lovely parcel.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush this egg wash over the pastries for that golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until puffed up and beautifully golden brown.
- Once cooled slightly, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries, if desired.
Notes
Serve warm for the best taste. Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite fruit or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg