Fruit and Cream Cheese Danish Pastry
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Fruit and Cream Cheese Danish Pastry, a visually stunning and delicious treat perfect for brunch or breakfast gatherings. These pastries feature a flaky golden crust topped with creamy, zesty cream cheese filling and vibrant seasonal fruits. Not only are they quick to prepare, taking less than 35 minutes, but they also offer versatility in flavor combinations. Customize them with your favorite fruits and spices for a personal touch that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box of puff pastry dough (2 sheets), thawed
- 3 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
- Sanding sugar
- 1 8-ounce block of cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lime juice, freshly squeezed or bottled
- Lime zest from one whole lime
- 2–1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried
- Fresh strawberries, stems removed and cut in half
- Optional garnish: additional lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry, cut into rounds, and lightly score edges.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, lime juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Place filling in the center of each pastry round; top with fresh fruit.
- Bake for 15-16 minutes until golden brown; cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish pastry (65g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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