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Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish

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Flaky puff pastry filled with a rich blend of cream cheese and chocolate, these Chocolate Cream Cheese Danishes are an elegant and easy treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Danishes (serves 4)
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: European
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (around 8 oz)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Optional topping: powdered sugar dusting or melted chocolate drizzle

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 4 equal rectangles.
  4. Spread a portion of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each rectangle and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  5. Fold the rectangles in half or bring edges together to form a sealed pouch, pinching seams closed.
  6. Place pastries on the baking sheet, spacing evenly apart.
  7. Brush tops with beaten egg.
  8. Bake for 15–18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  9. Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.

Notes

  • Substitute chocolate chips with Nutella, white chocolate, or dark chocolate chunks.
  • Add raspberry or strawberry jam beneath the cream cheese for extra flavor.
  • Top with chopped almonds or hazelnuts before baking for added crunch.
  • Mix citrus zest into cream cheese for a bright note.
  • Drizzle caramel sauce over finished Danishes for extra indulgence.
  • Store at room temperature for 1 day and reheat in oven for best texture.

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