PROS
Quick and easy to make, perfect for a breakfast treat or brunch gathering
CONS
Not a low calorie or low fat recipe
HEALTH & BENEFITS
May provide a good source of calcium and protein from the cream cheese and ricotta cheese
Prep
15 minCook
20 minReady In
35 minLevel
EasyRating
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Loading...| 8 ounces cream cheese , room temperature | |
| 1/3 cup sugar | |
| 2 extra-large egg yolks , room temperature | |
| 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese | |
| 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract | |
| 1/4 teaspoon salt | |
| 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest | |
| 1 box frozen puff pastry , defrosted | |
| 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water , for egg wash |
Indulge in the easiest and most delicious Cheese Danish recipe that's perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings. These puff pastry Danishes are filled with a sweet and creamy cheesecake-like filling that everyone will love. With only a few simple ingredients, you can create a bakery-worthy breakfast pastry that your family and friends will devour.
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). |
| 2. | In a mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. |
| 3. | Add the egg yolks, ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, salt, lemon zest and mix until smooth. |
| 4. | Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured board and roll it slightly with a floured rolling pin until it's a 10-inch (25cm) square. Cut the square in quarters. |
| 5. | Place a heaping tablespoon of cheese filling into the middle of each of the 4 pastry squares* |
| 6. | Brush the border with egg wash and fold diagonally to make a triangle, pressing edges together firmly with a fork* |
| 7. | Brush the top with egg wash. |
| 8. | Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm. *Repeat with remaining dough and filling (you should have 8 Danishes). |
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