Decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish Recipe
A delightful Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a smooth, sweet cream cheese mixture and rich chocolate, baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make pastry offers a perfect balance of creamy texture and chocolatey indulgence, ideal for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 6 pastries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
Topping
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and egg yolk. Mix until smooth and creamy, ensuring all sugar is dissolved and no lumps remain.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth any creases. Cut into desired shapes, typically squares or rectangles, about 4×4 inches each.
- Fill Pastry: Spoon a generous tablespoon of the cream cheese filling onto the center of each pastry piece. Add a small handful of chocolate chips or chopped chocolate on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Shape Pastry: Fold or fold edges of the pastry to create a border around the filling, pressing gently to seal and create a frame.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat the remaining egg and brush the edges of each Danish with the egg wash to achieve a shiny, golden crust after baking.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the prepared Danish pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature for a delicious treat.
Notes
- Use cold puff pastry for better puff and flakiness.
- If you prefer, add a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top after baking.
- Substitute chocolate chips with your favorite type of chocolate for variety.
- Can be made ahead and baked fresh when ready to serve.
- Enjoy with coffee or tea for a perfect breakfast or dessert experience.
Keywords: Chocolate Danish, Cream Cheese Danish, Puff Pastry Dessert, Baked Pastry, Breakfast Pastry
