Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish
This Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish is a delightful pastry made with flaky puff pastry and a creamy filling of cream cheese, vanilla, and lemon zest, creating a warm and comforting breakfast treat.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet cold puff pastry, thawed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 beaten egg yolk (for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for drizzle, optional)
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (for drizzle, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out your puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the pastry into squares, approximately 4 inches each.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until combined.
- Spoon a generous dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the corners of each pastry square over the filling, pinching the edges to seal.
- Place each danish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about an inch apart.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg yolk.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden.
- Let cool before drizzling with a mixture of powdered sugar and milk.
Notes
Chill puff pastry before working with it to keep it from becoming too soft. Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling. These can be made ahead and frozen unbaked.