Fruit and Cream Cheese Danish Pastry
Fruit and Cream Cheese Danish Pastry is a delightful treat that combines a flaky, buttery pastry with a rich cream cheese filling and vibrant fresh fruit. Perfect for brunch or any gathering, this easy-to-make pastry is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor. Impress your guests with these mouthwatering pastries that are sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 oz fresh cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mixed fresh fruits (such as berries or peaches)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, blend softened cream cheese with a bit of sugar until smooth.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into rectangles about 1/8 inch thick.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on each rectangle and top with fresh fruits.
- Fold the edges over to create pockets and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg