Description
Delight in the flaky goodness of these Delicious Mini Cheese Danish, a perfect sweet treat for any occasion! These delightful pastries feature light and airy puff pastry enveloping a rich and creamy cheese filling. With their quick preparation time and versatile serving options, they are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Impress your family and friends with these beautiful bites that can be customized with fresh fruits or flavored extracts for an extra twist. Whether enjoyed warm with coffee or as part of a festive gathering, these Mini Cheese Danish will surely become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
- 1 package Puff Pastry (store-bought)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (optional)
- 1 beaten Egg (or milk for egg wash)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tbsp Milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares (approx. 4×4 inches).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Place about one tablespoon of cream cheese filling in the center of each pastry square. Fold corners towards the center to create pockets.
- Brush each danish with beaten egg or milk.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 18 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled danishes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, incorporate other extracts like almond or orange into the filling. Experiment with different fruit preserves to customize your danishes.