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Easy Cheese Danish - A Must-Try for Easy Recipes Fans

This easy cheese danish is flaky, creamy, and irresistibly good. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: butter swim biscuits easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, dinner recipes, easy recipes, easy recipes ninja creami, recipes for dinner
Servings: 12 pieces
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 1 package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Unfold each sheet of puff pastry and cut into 6 rectangles (12 total).
  4. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese filling onto the center of each rectangle.
  5. Fold in the corners or edges slightly and place on prepared baking sheet.
  6. Brush the edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
  8. Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

For a fruity twist, add a spoonful of jam or fresh berries under the cheese filling before baking.