Homemade Starbucks Cheese Danish: Easy Indulgence for Any Occasion
Enjoy a delightful replica of the Starbucks Cheese Danish with this easy homemade recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 3 tablespoons fruit preserves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling and seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Optional: Top with fruit preserves before serving.
Notes
- Use thawed puff pastry for best results.
- Experiment with different fruit preserves for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg