Description

Wake up your mornings with these irresistible Mini Cheese Danish—flaky puff pastry filled with sweet cream cheese and finished with a drizzle of icing. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a decadent snack, they deliver bakery-quality flavor with minimal effort. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, easy recipe for guests, or creative breakfast ideas, this versatile danish fits right into your collection of food ideas, healthy snacks, or indulgent treats.

Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry

4 oz cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

⅓ cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Unfold the thawed puff pastry and cut into 3×3 inch squares.

3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.

4. Place 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of each square.

5. Fold corners slightly inward or leave open-faced.

6. Brush pastry edges with the beaten egg for shine.

7. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.

8. Let cool slightly on a wire rack.

9. Combine powdered sugar and milk for glaze, then drizzle over cooled danish.

Notes

For best results, serve the Danish fresh on the same day they’re baked.

Chill your cream cheese beforehand to help with shaping the filling.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 danish
Calories: 210
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: quick breakfast, brunch ideas, cream cheese danish, easy recipe, mini pastry