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Starbucks Cream Cheese Danish Recipe

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  • Author: Aiden
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 8 danishes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Starbucks Cream Cheese Danish recipe recreates the beloved bakery-style pastry featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a smooth and creamy sweetened cream cheese filling. Perfect for a breakfast treat or afternoon snack, these danishes are easy to prepare using store-bought puff pastry and simple ingredients. They bake up golden and puffy with a luscious vanilla-infused cream cheese center.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 1 (8-ounce) box cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
  2. Roll and Cut Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to approximately 9 by 10.5 inches. Cut the pastry into 8 equal rectangles and arrange them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain. Transfer the filling into a ziplock bag and snip off one corner to use as a piping bag.
  4. Fill Puff Pastry Rectangles: Pipe the cream cheese filling onto the center of each puff pastry rectangle, leaving about a ½-inch border of pastry exposed around the edges to allow puffing.
  5. Prepare Egg Wash and Brush Pastry Edges: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water until combined. Gently brush this egg wash onto the exposed borders of the puff pastry to create a glossy, golden finish when baked.
  6. Bake the Danishes: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the puff pastry has puffed up beautifully and turned a golden brown color.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the danishes from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
  • You can add a sprinkle of cinnamon or lemon zest to the filling for a flavor twist.
  • Use chilled puff pastry when baking and keep it refrigerated until just before use for best puffiness.
  • If you don’t have a ziplock bag, you can spoon the filling carefully onto the pastry instead.
  • Serve fresh as these are best enjoyed the day they are baked to maintain flaky texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast Pastry
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Starbucks Cream Cheese Danish recipe, puff pastry danish, cream cheese pastry, easy breakfast danish, vanilla cream cheese filling

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