Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Chocolate Cream Cheese Danishes! These flaky pastries are filled with a rich cream cheese and chocolate mixture, making them a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert. Easy to prepare, these danishes come together quickly, allowing you to enjoy quality time with loved ones while they bake to golden perfection. With their versatile flavors, you can customize them to suit any palate. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, these danishes are sure to impress everyone who takes a bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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 frozen puff pastry for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the chocolate ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
- In a bowl, beat room temperature cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Cut thawed pastry into rectangles and create an inner rectangle without cutting through.
- Brush edges with an egg wash made from beaten egg and water.
- Fill each rectangle with cream cheese filling and chill before baking.
- Bake at 400°F for 17-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle cooled danishes with chocolate ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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