Fruit and Cream Cheese Danish Pastry
Indulge in our delightful Fruit and Cream Cheese Danish Pastry, a perfect blend of flaky pastry, creamy filling, and vibrant fruits. This easy recipe is ideal for weekend brunches or special occasions, offering a beautiful presentation that will impress your guests. With just a few simple steps, you can create these scrumptious pastries that are not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Customize them with your favorite seasonal fruits for a personal touch. Serve them warm alongside coffee or tea for an unforgettable breakfast experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 36 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 8 pastries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of puff pastry dough (2 sheets), thawed
- 1 8-ounce block of cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lime juice, freshly squeezed or bottled
- Lime zest from one whole lime
- 2–1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried
- Fresh strawberries, stems removed and cut in half
- 3 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
- Sanding sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface, cut into rounds, and score lightly.
- In a stand mixer, blend cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, lime juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Place two tablespoons of the mixture on each pastry round; top half with blueberries and half with strawberries.
- Bake for 15-16 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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