Easy Cheese Danish Recipe

You no longer need to buy from fancy pastry shops when you can make it at home with this easy cheese danish recipe by Preppy Kitchen. It’s incredibly flaky, creamy, and delicious – definitely better than the store-bought ones. Plus, it’s budget-friendly and done in just 45 minutes! I love having this breakfast pastry with a hot cup of coffee – it instantly makes my day better.

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You only need cream cheese, sugar, egg, lemon, vanilla extract, puff pastry, and milk to make this delicious snack at home. Using puff pastry will make the process easier and faster, so no need to worry even if you are not a baker. It comes easily and always turns out tasty. The cream cheese filling is already good on its own, but you can also top it with raspberries, blueberries, or your favorite jam to level up the flavor.

Homemade Cheese Danish Recipe Ingredients

• 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 batch of puff pastry (thawed)
• 1 egg white (lightly beaten)

For the glaze:

• 1 cup of powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons of milk
• 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract

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How to Make Cheese Danish At Home

Step 1:

Place two oven racks toward the center of the oven, then preheat to 375F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2:

In a large bowl, add the cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla. Beat on medium-low speed until well combined.

Step 3:

Lightly flour your work surface, roll the homemade puff pastry into a 16×8 rectangle, then cut into 8 pieces of 4-inch squares. Lightly brush the edges with the beaten egg white. Fold each corner in about 1 inch towards the center and gently press. Place them on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.

Step 4:

Scoop a tablespoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of each pastry square.

Step 5:

Place inside the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Rotate the pans and bake again for another 15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Let it cool.

Step 6:

Make the glaze. While waiting for the pastries to cool, add the sugar, milk, and vanilla extract into a bowl. Whisk until smooth. Drizzle over the warm pastries. Serve and enjoy!

Easy Cheese Danish Recipe