This Easy Puff Pastry Cheese Danish is a quick and delicious treat. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, it combines flaky puff pastry with a creamy cheese filling.
Author:Lucy
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:8 pastries 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Danish
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp milk
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a floured surface.
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Cut the puff pastry into squares or rectangles.
Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each piece.
Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling, pressing gently to seal.
Brush the pastries with the beaten egg mixed with milk.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before use.
You can add fruit preserves on top of the cheese filling for extra flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.