Ingredients
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- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 sheet Gluten-Free Puff Pastry
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar (for drizzle)
- 1 tablespoon Milk (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a small mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll the gluten-free puff pastry and cut into 6 equal rectangles.
- Place pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and prick centers with a fork.
- Spread a dollop of cream cheese filling onto each puff pastry piece.
- Brush pastry edges with a lightly beaten egg.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze and drizzle over warm danishes.
Notes
For added flavor, try incorporating fruits or nuts into the cream cheese filling or experimenting with spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg