A quick and simple recipe for delicious cream cheese Danish pastries, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat anytime.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
20min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 225 grams cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 100 grams sugar
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 15 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Step 2
In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
Step 3
Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut each into 4 squares.
Step 4
Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square.
Step 5
Fold the corners of each square toward the center and press gently to seal.
Step 6
In a small bowl, mix the beaten egg with water to create an egg wash.
Step 7
Brush the tops of the pastries with the egg wash.
Step 8
Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 10
Let the pastries cool slightly before serving.