Indulgent Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish That’s Simply Irresistible
Have you ever craved the perfect fusion of flaky pastry, rich chocolate, and creamy filling? Enter the Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish!
Ingredients
- 1 sheet Store Bought Puff Pastry
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 4 ounces Chopped Semi-Sweet Bakers Chocolate
- ½ cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- Begin by thawing the store-bought puff pastry according to package directions.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Coarsely chop the semi-sweet baking chocolate into small pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and divide it visually into thirds.
- Spread the cream cheese filling in the center section of the dough and sprinkle the chopped chocolate over it.
- Make diagonal cuts along each side of the pastry up to the filling and fold the strips over it.
- Whisk together one egg with a teaspoon of cold water to create an egg wash and brush it over the Danish.
- Bake the Danish for 25-30 minutes or until it is puffed and deeply golden brown.
- Let it cool and drizzle melted chocolate over the Danish before serving.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for a creamy filling.
- Opt for semi-sweet bakers chocolate for a richer filling.
- Fold the pastry gently to avoid tearing.
- Watch for golden brown color to indicate doneness.
- Allow to cool before drizzling with chocolate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1DanishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
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