Description
Flaky, creamy, and absolutely bakery-worthy cheese danishes made fresh from your oven.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1/4 cup fruit preserves (optional, for topping)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into 4 squares. Place on baking sheet.
- Spoon cream cheese mixture onto the center of each square, leaving edges clear.
- Fold pastry corners over filling, brush with egg wash, and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and add fruit preserves if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.