Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish Recipe
It's flaky, buttery, melt in your mouth goodness. So easy you will never buy one again! It's perfect for breakfast or just a sweet treat.
Servings: 8
Calories: 577kcal
Ingredients
- 2 puff pastry sheets
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 tablespoon ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1 large egg + 1 tablespoon water
Glaze
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Danish
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a medium-size bowl cream the cream cheese, ricotta, sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth.8 oz cream cheese, softened, 6 tablespoon ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lay out a sheet of parchment paper, place the thawed puff pastry on the paper and roll it out lengthwise about 2 inches.2 puff pastry sheets
- Slice the top corners off, then start cutting strips diagonally down the sides of the pastry sheet. You should end up with 9 to 10 strips measuring about 1-inch each on both sides.
- Spread the half of the cheese mixture down the middle of the puff pastry sheet.
- Next, pipe the 1/4 cup of the raspberry jam or just spoon in on top of the cheese.1/2 cup raspberry jam
- Start crossing over each strip of pastry gently pressing it down to seal, alternating between each side. Before crossing over the last strips, fold the bottom middle flap.Repeat this process with the second pastry.
- Brush both danishes with egg wash.1 large egg + 1 tablespoon water
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
Glaze
- Combine the milk and powdered sugar. Drizzle the glaze over each pastry as desired.1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk
Notes
Be sure the cream cheese is softened, this ensures a smooth filling without any lumps.
Try other jam flavors like strawberry, blueberry, apricot, etc.
Storing - Place the danish in an airtight container or wrap it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Freezing - Wrap the danish tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Warm in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg