Description

Cheese Danish Delight is a buttery, flaky pastry filled with a sweet, tangy cream cheese center and baked until golden. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it’s a cozy and indulgent treat that feels bakery-fancy yet simple to make at home.

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

Granulated sugar

Salt

Cold unsalted butter, cubed

Cold water (as needed)

8 oz cream cheese, softened

½ cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 large egg

1 tbsp milk

Optional add-ins:

Fruit preserves or fresh berries

Chopped nuts

Mini chocolate chips

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Instructions

Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold water just until dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Make the Filling: Blend softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Assemble: Roll dough into ¼-inch thick rectangle. Cut into 4×4-inch squares. Spoon filling in the center, fold corners to the center, and pinch to seal.
Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment. Arrange danishes, brush with egg wash (egg + milk), and bake 15–20 minutes until golden.
Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Customize with fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips in the filling.
Store in an airtight container at room temp (2 days) or fridge (5 days).
Reheat at 350°F for 5–8 minutes. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Puff pastry can be used for a shortcut version.

Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 danish
Calories: 290
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 65mg