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Mini Cheese Danishes

Flaky puff pastry filled with sweet cream cheese and baked until golden, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 9 danishes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp lemon zest optional
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp water
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg yolk, vanilla, and lemon zest.
  3. Roll puff pastry lightly and cut into 9 squares.
  4. Score a smaller square inside each piece to create a border.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon filling to each center.
  6. Brush edges with egg wash.
  7. Bake 15–18 minutes until golden and puffed.
  8. Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold for best rise. Add fruit preserves for variation.