Delicious Mini Cheese Danish: Easy Flaky Bliss at Home
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Delicious Mini Cheese Danish: Easy Flaky Bliss at Home! These scrumptious pastries feature a buttery, flaky puff pastry enveloping a rich cream cheese filling that can be easily customized to suit any palate. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this recipe is straightforward and quick, allowing you to impress your family and friends with minimal effort. Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth texture and the satisfying sweetness that makes these mini danishes irresistible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 package Puff Pastry (store-bought)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (or sugar alternative)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (optional)
- 1 beaten Egg (or milk for an egg wash)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tbsp Milk (dairy-free options available)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares measuring about 4 inches.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese filling in the center of each pastry square and fold over the corners to create pockets.
- Brush each danish with beaten egg or milk for a golden finish.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 18 minutes or until golden brown.
- While they bake, mix powdered sugar with milk to create a glaze and drizzle over warm danishes once cooled slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg