Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Cranberry Cheese Danish that combines sweet and tangy flavors for a perfect breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into 4 equal squares.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spoon a portion of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each puff pastry square. Top with a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
- Fold the corners of each puff pastry square over the filling, pressing gently to seal. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade cranberry sauce.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
