Delicious Mini Cheese Danish: Easy Flaky Bliss at Home
Delicious Mini Cheese Danish: Easy Flaky Bliss at Home are the perfect treat for any occasion, combining flaky puff pastry with a rich and creamy cheese filling. These delightful pastries are simple to prepare and can be customized with your favorite fruits or toppings. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, they offer a sweet indulgence that everyone will love. Impress your friends and family with these bakery-style delights made right in your own kitchen!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 package Puff Pastry (store-bought)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (can substitute with sugar alternative)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (use pure extract for best flavor)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (optional)
- 1 beaten Egg (can be replaced with milk)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar (no direct replacement)
- 1 tbsp Milk (dairy-free options available)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares (about 4 inches each).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center of each pastry square and fold corners toward the center.
- Brush each assembled danish with beaten egg or milk.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 18 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, mix powdered sugar and milk to create icing; drizzle over cooled danishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg