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Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish

Decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish for Every Occasion

This Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish combines a rich filling with a flaky crust for an irresistible dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 8 pastries
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Bakery
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Store-bought for convenience
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature for smooth consistency
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best flavor
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg Can use a plant-based alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Water Mix with egg for wash consistency
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet) Can be substituted with milk or dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream For a lighter option, use whole milk

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Pastry brush
  • small saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Thaw puff pastry sheets on the counter for about 30 minutes; preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla; blend on medium speed until smooth (2-3 minutes).
  3. Cut puff pastry into 4-inch squares and place cream cheese mixture at center; fold corners toward center and seal.
  4. Whisk together egg and water; brush egg wash generously over each pastry.
  5. Bake pastries for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown; monitor and tent with foil if browning too fast.
  6. Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips; let sit 5 minutes and whisk until smooth.
  7. Drizzle ganache over pastries after cooling for 10 minutes on wire rack; enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cream cheese is softened, and watch the baking time closely to prevent burning.

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