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Delicious Mini Cheese Danish

Delicious Mini Cheese Danish: Your New Favorite Breakfast Treat

Delicious Mini Cheese Danish are quick, flaky pastries filled with creamy goodness, perfect for breakfast or brunch, and suitable for everyone.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Pastry
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sugar alternative can be used
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure extract if possible
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Optional
For the Glaze
  • 1 large Egg Beaten for glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk Dairy-free option can be used

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry into an even sheet and cut into 3x3 inch squares.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and optional lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry square.
  5. Brush the edges of each pastry with the egg wash for a golden-brown finish.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
  7. Let them cool on a wire rack, then prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk until smooth.
  8. Drizzle the glaze over each warm Danish and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for best flavor. These pastries can be customized with various toppings or fillings.

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