Description
Golden, flaky puff pastry wraps around a rich cream cheese filling in this easy-to-make danish that looks bakery-worthy but takes just minutes to prep. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
4 oz cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1 egg yolk
1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, almond extract (if using), and egg yolk until smooth.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface into a rectangle. Cut slits on both long sides, leaving the center intact.
- Spoon filling down the center of the pastry.
- Fold strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid.
- Brush with egg wash (optional) and sprinkle sliced almonds over top.
- Bake 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast