Description
Indulge in these delightful Cream Cheese and Berry Danish Pastries made with puff pastry, creamy cheese filling, fresh berries, and a hint of citrus zest. These pastries are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Berries:
- 1/2 cup mixed fresh berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries)
Others:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 6 equal squares. Place each square on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add Filling and Berries: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each square and top with a few berries.
- Shape and Bake: Fold the corners of each square slightly toward the center or twist into a pinwheel shape, pressing lightly to hold. Brush the pastry edges with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
- Use any combination of berries you like, or swap in fruit preserves if fresh berries aren’t available.
- Best enjoyed fresh the same day but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg