Description
A delightful pastry filled with sweet cream cheese and juicy peaches, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh peaches, diced
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to smooth it out.
- Cut the pastry into rectangles, about 3×4 inches each.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, toss diced peaches with lemon juice and cinnamon if using.
- Place a dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry rectangle.
- Top the cream cheese with a few pieces of diced peaches.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket, pinching the edges to seal.
- Mix beaten egg with milk to create an egg wash and brush it over the tops of the pastries.
- Place the danishes on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Peach Cream Cheese Danish!
Notes
- Feel free to substitute peaches with other fruits like cherries or blueberries.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: Peach Cream Cheese Danish, cream cheese pastry, peach dessert, easy danish recipe