Do you remember when McDonald’s had the Cream Cheese Danish on their breakfast menu? I thought they were so good! So when I saw this recipe on the Pioneer Woman’s blog, I wanted to give it a try. They are so easy!
The recipe for the Cream Cheese Danish is simple to make and starts with frozen Puff Pastry Sheets. Set them out about an hour before you ready to use them so that they can thaw.
Roll the puff pastry sheets lightly to smooth the fold lines. Cut each sheet into 4 squares. Place four squares on each prepared baking sheet. Whisk an egg, water and salt together and brush this egg wash onto the border of each square.
Fold in the corners of each square.
Whip together the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, lemon juice and extracts on medium-low until smooth.
Place two tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture in the middle of each square. Brush any exposed pastry dough with the egg wash.
Bake for 18 minutes until golden brown. Cool on wire racks at least 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Great to serve for breakfast or a snack!
Delicious served with raspberries! Plus the raspberries add a pop of color to your plate. You will be glad you tried these!
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