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Cheese Danish Recipe

If the cost of buying your favorite cheese danish at the bakery is adding up, why not bake them fresh at home? Cheese danishes are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Follow the steps in this recipe for delicious results!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

Danish

  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 batch puff pastry
  • 1 egg white lightly beaten

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Danish:

  • Position two oven racks in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla on medium-low speed until well combined.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll homemade puff pastry into a 16x8-inch rectangle, cut in half lengthwise, and then cut into quarters crosswise, creating 8 (4-inch) squares. If using store-bought puff pastry, lightly roll each sheet to flatten the creases and cut to make 8 (4-inch) squares.) Brush the edges of the squares lightly with the beaten egg white. Fold each corner in about 1 inch towards the center and gently press to adhere. Place the danishes two inches apart on the baking sheets. Brush any exposed pastry with egg white.
  • Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of each pastry.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Rotate the pans and continue to bake for another 15 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. Let the danishes cool on the baking sheet while making the glaze.

Make the Glaze:

  • Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the warm pastries before serving.