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Mini Cheese Danish Recipe

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Mini Cheese Danish pastries made with flaky puff pastry sheets filled with a creamy sweetened cream cheese mixture, baked to golden perfection and topped with a smooth powdered sugar glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful snack.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry

  • 1 package puff pastry sheets, thawed

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 6 even squares, ensuring uniform sizes for even baking.
  3. Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
  4. Fill Pastry Squares: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of each puff pastry square, distributing evenly.
  5. Optionally Fold or Pinch Corners: To shape the danishes, optionally fold or pinch the corners of each square towards the center to create a decorative look, then place the filled pastries on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Using a pastry brush, gently brush the edges of each pastry to promote a golden, shiny crust during baking.
  7. Bake: Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes or until they are puffed up and golden brown on top.
  8. Cool: Remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes to set before glazing.
  9. Prepare and Drizzle Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk or cream until smooth and runny enough to drizzle. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled danishes for a sweet finishing touch.

Notes

  • Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold for easier handling and better puffing.
  • Lemon juice in the filling adds a subtle brightness but is optional.
  • For a more decorative danish, try folding the corners towards the center or creating a lattice on top of the filling.
  • Use cold ingredients for egg wash to prevent over-softening the pastry.
  • Glaze consistency can be adjusted by adding more milk to thin or more powdered sugar to thicken.
  • Store leftover danishes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze unglazed danishes for longer storage.

Keywords: mini cheese danish, puff pastry dessert, cream cheese danish, breakfast pastry, easy danish recipe

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