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Raspberry danishes with creamy filling and fresh raspberries, dusted with powdered sugar, served on a white plate.

Flaky Raspberry Danish

Flaky Raspberry Danish A delightful pastry filled with creamy cheese and fresh raspberries, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Freezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 11
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed Ensure pastry is chilled before use for ease of handling
  • 5.5 ounces fresh raspberries Can substitute with frozen if needed
  • 4.5 ounces cream cheese softened Room temperature for easy mixing
  • cup powdered sugar Use additional sugar if raspberries are tart
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract For added flavor
  • 1 egg For egg wash
  • Flour For dusting the work surface

Method
 

  1. Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg with cold water and a pinch of salt.
  3. Sprinkle flour over your counter or a large cutting board.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry into a square, approximately 10.5 inches on each side, and ensure it’s about ⅛-inch thick.
  5. Cut the pastry into 9 equal squares, each about 3.5 inches in size.
  6. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square.
  7. Top each square with 4 fresh raspberries.
  8. Brush one corner of each pastry square with egg wash, then fold the opposite corner over and seal the pastry.
  9. Refrigerate the pastries for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  10. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  11. After freezing, place pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them.
  12. Brush each pastry with egg wash using a pastry brush.
  13. Bake the pastries for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
  14. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 115IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for a sweet breakfast or an indulgent dessert. The freezer makes them even easier to prepare ahead of time!

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