Description
Cheese Danish Delight is a heavenly pastry that combines a flaky, buttery crust with a rich and creamy cheese filling, making it a perfect choice for breakfast, brunch, or any sweet occasion. This delightful treat is not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile; you can customize the filling with your favorite fruits or flavors for an added twist. With simple, readily available ingredients, you’ll impress family and friends with this irresistible homemade dessert that exudes warmth and charm. Enjoy these pastries fresh from the oven for the best taste experience!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold water and mix until combined. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick; cut into squares.
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Place a tablespoon of filling in each dough square's center; fold corners toward the center and pinch to seal.
- Brush pastries with beaten egg mixed with milk.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating fruit preserves or chocolate chips into the cheese filling. Chill shaped pastries for an additional 15 minutes before baking for better shape retention.