There’s something incredibly comforting about a homemade Cheese Danish. The buttery layers of pastry, the rich cream cheese filling, and that perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Treat yourself and your guests to these pastries that require surprisingly little effort.

Using store-bought puff pastry keeps things simple while still giving you that golden, flaky texture everyone loves.

Helpful Tips

Soften the cream cheese: Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes so it mixes smoothly without lumps.
Brush on an egg wash before baking: This helps the pastry get a nice golden brown finish while it is baking.
Add a drizzle: A quick powdered sugar glaze on top takes them to the next level visually and flavor-wise.

You Might Also Like These

Delicious Cheese Danish

This Delicious Cheese Danish has buttery layers of pastry, rich cream cheese filling, and the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.

No ratings yet

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 16

Total Time 31

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings Danish

Calories 105 kcal

Ingredients

1 frozen puff pastry sheet thawed
1 egg + 2 teaspoons water whisked

For the filling:

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 egg yolk room temperature
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

For the glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F(175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, egg yolk, powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt.
Roll out the puff pastry into a 12”×12” square. Cut the dough into 9 squares. Fold the corners of each square in toward the center (about 1”) and press lightly to hold it there.
Scoop 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of the puff pastry squares.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Use a pastry brush to brush the sides of each pastry, around the filling.
Bake for 16-18 minutes. If the pastries are not cooking evenly, rotate the baking sheet halfway through.
In a bowl, combine the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Slowly add the milk, just until the icing is pourable. You might not need all of the milk.
Remove the pastry from the oven and cool completely. Drizzle icing over the pastries before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 0.002gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 396IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 0.2mg

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!