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Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish

A delightful pastry filled with a rich chocolate cream cheese mixture, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Danish Pastry Dough
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
Topping
  • 1 egg egg wash beaten
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar for sprinkling

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  2. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
Assemble the Danish
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle.
  3. Cut the pastry into four equal squares.
  4. Place a generous spoonful of the filling in the center of each square.
  5. Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a diamond shape and pinch to seal.
  6. Place the assembled danishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavor. These danishes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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