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Simple Homemade Cheese Danish

A delightful pastry combining rich cream cheese with flaky, buttery dough, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Pastry
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Base for the pastry dough.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder Helps dough rise.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Cold, cut into small pieces.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Brings dough together.

Filling Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Cream cheese Softened for filling.
  • 1/4 cup Vanilla sugar For flavoring the filling.
  • 1 large Egg yolk Binds the filling.

Optional Toppings

  • Powdered sugar For dusting.
  • Glaze Made from milk and sugar.

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add cold butter to the dry mixture and work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually pour in milk, mixing until the dough comes together. Adjust with more milk if too dry.
  • Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently until smooth.
  • Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
  • In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in vanilla sugar and egg yolk until creamy.
  • Cut the dough into squares or triangles, place filling in the center, and fold corners over to seal.
  • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush tops with beaten egg.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze before serving.

Notes

For variations, consider adding fruits, chocolate chips, or spices to the filling.