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Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish

A delightful pastry combining cream cheese and fresh raspberries in a flaky pastry, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: pastry
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
  • powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk
  • fork

Method
 

  1. Prepare the dough by mixing flour, baking powder, and salt. Blend in softened butter until coarse crumbs form. Add cream cheese and mix until just combined.
  2. Make the cream cheese filling by blending softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Prepare the raspberry filling by gently mashing fresh or thawed raspberries in a bowl.
  4. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, cut into squares, and fill with cream cheese filling and raspberries. Fold corners to center and seal.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush danishes with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Allow to cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalProtein: 4gSodium: 150mg

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