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Cream Cheese Danish Recipe Raspberry Rosette With Golden Flake 1761425562.646389

cream cheese danish recipe Raspberry Rosette with Golden Flake

  • Author: Sarah Williams
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 9 danishes 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

This easy cream cheese danish recipe features a golden, flaky puff pastry crust and a creamy, vibrant raspberry cream cheese filling. It’s a quick, wholesome, and family-friendly treat perfect for cozy weekend breakfasts.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (approx. 10 oz / 280g)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 0.25 cup raspberry preserves (or jam)
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: turbinado sugar or slivered almonds, for topping

Instructions

  1. Prep the Pastry: Thaw one sheet of puff pastry as directed on the package (approx. 20-30 minutes at room temperature) until pliable but still cold. Unroll it onto a lightly floured surface and cut into 9 even squares, about 3×3 inches each.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz (226g) softened cream cheese, 0.25 cup (50g) granulated sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract using an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes. Beat until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
  3. Assemble the Danishes: Spoon about 1.5 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry square. Gently swirl about 1 teaspoon of raspberry preserves on top with a toothpick or small knife to create a ‘Raspberry Rosette’ effect.
  4. Create the Golden Flake Edge: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, whisk 1 large egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water for an egg wash until well combined. Brush the edges of each pastry square with this wash.
  5. Bake to Golden Perfection: Arrange the danishes on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between them. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed, deeply golden brown, and the filling is set.

Notes

For best results, use all-butter puff pastry. If the cream cheese filling becomes too soft, chill it for 10 minutes before assembling. Do not overfill the pastry squares to prevent spillage during baking.

  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast Pastry
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 danish
  • Calories: 350 calories
  • Sugar: 25 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg

Keywords: easy danish, cream cheese, raspberry, puff pastry, flaky, breakfast, dessert, quick recipe, golden flake, rosette

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