Puff Pastry Cheese and Preserve Danish

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 0

10 min

15-20 min

25-30 min

Easy

	1 cup mascarpone cheese
	1 egg yolk
	1 egg ( beaten with 1 tablespoon water )
	1/4 cup sugar
	2 tablespoons all-purpose flour , plus extra for rolling out dough
	1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
	1 sheet frozen puff pastry , thawed
	6 ounces fruit preserves ( cherry or strawberry )

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

360

Sugar

18g

Fat

21g

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.	In a medium bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, egg yolk, sugar, flour, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3.	On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to 1/4 inch thickness.
4.	Cut the pastry into 6 equal squares.
5.	Spread a generous spoonful of fruit preserves onto each pastry square.
6.	Spoon the mascarpone mixture over the preserves.
7.	Fold the corners of each pastry square towards the center and press lightly to seal.
8.	Brush the beaten egg over the pastry.
9.	Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
10.

Quick and easy to make, can be customized with different fruit preserves, perfect for breakfast or brunch

Not suitable for those with dairy or gluten allergies

While not the healthiest breakfast option, this pastry can be enjoyed as a treat in moderation.