Description
Start your morning on a sweet and satisfying note with this Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish recipe. Flaky, buttery pastry meets a rich, creamy cheese filling for a bakery-style treat that’s surprisingly simple to make at home. Whether you’re serving guests or just treating yourself, these danishes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even an afternoon snack.
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Ingredients
For the Danish Pastry:
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp sour cream
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon juice
1 egg yolk (for filling)
All-purpose flour (for dusting)
For the Egg Wash:
1 egg
1 tbsp milk or water
For the Glaze (Optional):
½ cup powdered sugar
1–2 tsp milk
¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly dust with flour.
Step 2: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
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In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
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Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and egg yolk.
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Mix until creamy and well combined.
Step 3: Prepare the Puff Pastry
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Lightly flour your surface and unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet.
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Roll it slightly to smooth out the creases, then cut into 6 equal rectangles.
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Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
Step 4: Add the Filling
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Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry rectangle.
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Spread slightly, leaving a border around the edges.
Step 5: Brush with Egg Wash
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In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tbsp of milk or water.
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Brush the edges of each pastry with the egg wash for a golden, glossy finish.
Step 6: Bake the Danishes
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Bake for 14–16 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Step 7: Add the Glaze (Optional)
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In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Drizzle over cooled danishes for extra sweetness and a bakery-style look.
Notes
Use Room Temperature Cream Cheese – Helps create a smoother filling
Don’t Overfill – Too much filling can cause leaks during baking
Keep Puff Pastry Cold – Work quickly and chill again if the dough gets too warm
Customize – Add fruit preserves, lemon zest, or cinnamon for extra flavor
Eat Fresh – Best served the same day, but can be reheated gently
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American