Description
Indulge in a delicious Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish recipe perfect for breakfast treats Easy to make these pastries will delight your morning
1 package of puff pastry (thawed)8 oz cream cheese (softened)½ cup powdered sugar1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips1 egg (beaten)1 tsp vanilla extractOptional: sliced strawberries or raspberries, chopped pecans or walnuts, cinnamon or nutmegFor garnish: additional melted chocolate, powdered sugar, fresh mint leaves
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on one half of the puff pastry rectangle.Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the cream cheese layer.Fold the pastry over to create a pocket, sealing the edges by pressing down with a fork.Brush the top of the pastry with the beaten egg for a beautiful golden finish.Cut slits in the top of the Danish to allow steam to escape during baking.Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.Let it cool for a few minutes, then sprinkle with powdered sugar and add your desired garnishes before serving. - Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 250 calories
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 14 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
