Flaky Homemade Cheese Danishes
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Golden, buttery puff pastry filled with sweet cream cheese and finished with a delicate icing drizzle—these danishes taste like they came straight from a bakery, yet they’re simple enough to make at home. Using store-bought puff pastry keeps things easy while still delivering that flaky, irresistible texture.
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Flaky Homemade Cheese Danishes
Ingredients
| Component | Ingredient | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pastry | Frozen puff pastry sheets | Thawed |
| Filling | Cream cheese | Softened |
| Filling | Granulated sugar | |
| Filling | Egg yolk | |
| Filling | Vanilla extract | |
| Filling | Lemon juice | Optional, for brightness |
| Glaze | Powdered sugar | |
| Glaze | Milk | Small amount |
| Glaze | Vanilla extract |
Instructions
Prep
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- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Mix Filling
- Beat softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add a splash of lemon juice if desired.
Shape Pastry
- Cut puff pastry into squares.
- Fold corners inward or leave open.
- Place a dollop of cream cheese filling in the center of each square.
Bake
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, until pastry is golden and puffed.
Finish
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla into a smooth glaze.
- Drizzle over warm danishes before serving.
✨ Flaky, creamy, and lightly sweet—these homemade cheese danishes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat.
