Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Cream Cheese and Berry Danish Pastries, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or brunch. These flaky puff pastry delights are filled with a creamy sweetened cream cheese mixture and topped with fresh mixed berries for a burst of fruity flavor. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Additional:
- 1/2 cup mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, chopped strawberries)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- honey or glaze for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6 equal rectangles or squares. Lightly score a 1/2-inch border around the edge of each pastry. Prick the centers with a fork to prevent puffing.
- Add Filling and Berries: Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry, spreading it within the scored border. Top with fresh berries. Brush the edges with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey or glaze.
Notes
- You can swap fresh berries for fruit preserves if needed.
- Best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
