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Description
A rich cheesecake danish with a buttery, flaky crust.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 sheet (14.1 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with flour.
- Cut into desired shapes (squares or rectangles).
- Top each pastry with cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
- Add fruit preserves or fresh berries on top of the cheesecake filling before baking.
- Store in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg