EASY Cream Cheese Danish: Perfect for Breakfast, Brunch, or Dessert - Steph’s Stove

Cream Cheese Danish 1 package Pepperidge Farm puff pastry (or similar brand) 8-oz cream cheese -softened to room temperature ½ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 1 dash of salt Thaw puff pastry** to room temperature along with cream cheese and preheat the oven to 400 degrees. ** To thaw puff pastry on the countertop, leave out at room temperature for about 40 minutes until pastry is easily unfolded (without any resistance) but is still cold to the touch. ** To thaw puff pastry in the microwave, remove pastry from the package and wrap each sheet (if more than one) in paper towels. Place wrapped pastry in the microwave on high for 15-seconds. Flip the pastry over to the other side and microwave on high for an additional 15-seconds. Pastry should still be cool and easily movable. IF the pastry is still firm, microwave for an additional 5-seconds. Set pastry aside while you prepare your filling. Using a medium mixing bowl, mix on low speed cream cheese until smooth, add powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend well to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated. Set aside. Gently unfold puff pastry and cut it in half horizontally and then along each fold vertically creating six (6) individual pieces Each section of pastry section will be approximately an 3x4 inch rectangle. Spoon or scoop 1 ½ tablespoons of cream cheese into the center of each danish and spread over the center of the pastry leaving at least a ½ inch border. In a small dish, whisk together egg and a dash of salt to create a wash. Brush the egg wash over the edges of each pastry to encourage nice browning of the pastry. If you like, add fresh fruit or jam to the top of cream cheese. Place each danish onto a pizza stone or silicone/parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. If baking two trays, you may need to rotate the bottom tray for 3-4 minutes of additional cooking. Remove from the oven, cool on a wire cooling rack, and dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy! Thanks for watching and don’t forget to click LIKE and also SUBSCRIBE to be notified when new videos are posted. Vanilla Extract Video Link:   • Vanilla Extract: Easy Method - Steph’s Stove   #easycreamcheesedanish #howtomakecreamcheesedanishathome #creamcheesedanish #howtomakecreamcheesedanish #breakfast #brunch #Mothersdaybreakfast #perfectformothersday #PepperidgeFarm #puffpastry #perfectsaturdaymorningtreat #easydanishrecipewithpuffpastry #howtomakeacheesedanish #copycatstarbuckscheesedanish #creamcheesedansihwithfreshfruit #cheesedanish #cheesedanishrecipe #mothersdaypiereipe #easypierecipe #sweettreat #recipe #Radacutlery #Aldi #perfectsummerrecipe #summertime #dessert #southernrecipe #youtubetrending #youtube #cookingvideo #tastyrecipe #howtomake #cooking #easydessertrecipe #southerncooking #southernrecipe #recipe #spring #summer #holiday #mothersday #stepbystep #simpleingredients #howtocookmadeeasy #mothersdaydessert #perfectforaluncheon #easyrecipe #youtubevideo #newvideo #subscribers #StephsStove #MakingMemoriesOneDishAtATime