Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Chocolate Cream Cheese Danishes that combine flaky puff pastry with a rich, creamy filling and decadent chocolate ganache. These pastries are surprisingly easy to make, thanks to frozen puff pastry, making them perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Fresh out of the oven, they offer a warm, comforting treat that’s sure to impress friends and family alike. Enjoy them as a breakfast item, brunch delight, or a sweet dessert that will bring smiles all around.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 frozen puff pastry sheets
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry on the counter for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare the ganache by heating heavy cream until steaming and pouring it over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and let cool.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Roll out thawed pastry and cut into rectangles.
- Apply egg wash to edges of each rectangle.
- Cut smaller rectangles inside each piece without cutting through.
- Fill with cream cheese mixture and chill before baking.
- Bake at 400°F for 17-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before topping with chocolate ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (60g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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