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Cheese Danish

Cheese Danish

Enjoy the delightful Cheese Danish, a perfect blend of flaky pastry and creamy filling, ideal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 7 pieces
Course: DESSERT RECIPES
Cuisine: French
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry an easy-to-use base that provides a flaky, buttery texture.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese the star of the filling, providing a smooth and creamy contrast to the pastry.
  • 2 tbsp white sugar enhances sweetness and balances the tanginess of cream cheese.
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract infuses a warm, fragrant flavor that elevates the entire dish.
  • red food coloring to give your filling a vibrant hue.
For the Strawberry Topping
  • 1/2 C diced strawberries adds a fresh, fruity burst that complements the creamy filling perfectly.
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large egg provides a golden finish to the pastry.
  • 1 tbsp cold water helps dilute the egg for a smoother application.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • cookie cutter
  • Knife

Method
 

How to Make Cheese Danish
  1. Thaw the puff pastry sheet as per package directions, allowing it to become flexible for easy handling.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together in a medium-sized bowl until light and fluffy. Add in a few drops of red food coloring.
  4. Unfold the thawed puff pastry and using a 3-inch heart cookie cutter, cut out 7 hearts.
  5. Score a border around each heart using a sharp knife or smaller heart-shaped cookie cutter.
  6. Spoon about 1/2 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture onto each heart and spread it within the outlined border.
  7. Divide the diced strawberries evenly among the danishes, sprinkling them on top of the cream cheese.
  8. Mix the egg and cold water together in a small bowl to create an egg wash. Apply this wash around the outside border of the pastry.
  9. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the edges start to turn a golden brown.
  10. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch.

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