Raspberry Almond Cream Cheese Danish
Cuisine: American
Recipe Source: Thirty Handmade Days
Raspberry Almond Cream Cheese Danish pastries are a delightful breakfast or brunch treat. Imagine flaky, golden pastry filled with a luscious cream cheese filling, studded with sweet almonds and topped with tart raspberries. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures, sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serving Size: 6 servings
For The Danish
Ingredients:
- 2 sheets Puff Pastry thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/3 c raspberry jam
For The Glaze
Ingredients:
- 1 c powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 c toasted almonds for ganish
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Unfold and lay out thawed Puff Pastry sheets on lightly floured baking sheets.
- Cut each sheet into six equal parts by cutting into thirds, then in half; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, mix cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla & almond extracts. Mix until smooth.
- Spread one heaping tablespoon of cream cheese filling on each puff pastry piece.
- Spread one heaping teaspoon of jam on top of cream cheese on each puff pastry piece.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, make glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk and almond extract until smooth.
- Remove baked danishes from oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Lightly glaze each danish and sprinkle toasted, sliced almonds on each.