Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Chocolate Cream Cheese Danishes, featuring a flaky puff pastry enveloping a creamy filling and topped with luscious chocolate ganache. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack. With its rich flavors and beautiful presentation, these danishes will impress your family and friends on any occasion. The combination of cream cheese and chocolate offers an unparalleled taste experience that is both decadent and satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 2 Frozen puff pastry sheets
- 8 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup White granulated sugar
- 2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1 Large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp Water (for egg wash)
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup Heavy cream
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry on the counter for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare the chocolate ganache by heating heavy cream until steaming and pouring it over chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Roll out thawed pastry, cut into rectangles, and apply an egg wash around the edges.
- Fill each rectangle with cream cheese mixture and chill briefly.
- Bake at 400°F for about 17-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooled, top with chocolate ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (60g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fillings like fruit preserves for a twist. Ensure the puff pastry stays cold for optimal flakiness.