Description
Mornings just got a whole lot sweeter with the irresistible allure of homemade Homemade Breakfast Danish Pastries. These flaky, buttery pastries are the perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee or tea, offering a delectable balance of rich cream cheese and your choice of fruity preserves.
Ingredients
- 1 package (17.3 ounce) puff pastry
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup fruit jam or preserves
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoon milk
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
2. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 squares, for a total of 8 squares. Place the pastry squares on the prepared baking sheet, lightly score a half-inch border around each square, and prick the centers with a fork.
3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry square. Top each with a spoonful of your preferred fruit jam or preserves.
4. Brush the pastry borders with the beaten egg. Optionally, sprinkle the edges with a touch of coarse sugar for extra crunch.
5. Bake the Homemade Breakfast Danish Pastries for 15-18 minutes, or until they’re puffed and golden brown. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoon of milk, and a splash of vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pastries.
7. These delightful Homemade Breakfast Danish Pastries can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Store-bought puff pastry is key: Maintain the temperature of the pastry sheets to keep the butter firm and prevent them from becoming soggy.
Fold, fold, fold: Execute a series of folds (known as “turns”) during the lamination process to create those signature layers.
Don’t overload the filling: Too much cream cheese or jam can make the pastries heavy and soggy. Stick to the recommended amounts.
Bake at the right temperature: A hot oven (400°F) is essential for achieving the perfect golden-brown crust and flaky texture.
Let them cool before glazing: This prevents the glaze from melting into the pastries, keeping it nicely drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg