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Multiple Mini Cheese Danishes on a white porcelain plate, showing the distinct thin flaky layers of the puff pastry.
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Mini Cheese Danish: The Ultimate Flaky Raspberry Pastry Recipe

These Mini Cheese Danishes feature shatteringly flaky golden puff pastry, a thick and opaque sweet cream cheese center, and a vibrant fresh raspberry garnish. A professional-grade bakery treat made easy for home cooks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: Breakfast, Desserts
Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 package (490g) Frozen Puff Pastry Thawed but cold
  • 8 oz (225g) Cream Cheese Full-fat, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (50g) Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Milk or Water To thin egg wash
  • 2 tbsp (15g) Powdered Sugar For dusting
  • 12 units Fresh Raspberries One per danish

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Heavy-duty for even heating
  • 1 Parchment Paper Prevents sticking
  • 1 Fine-mesh sieve For even powdered sugar dusting
  • 1 Pastry Brush For the egg wash

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the thawed puff pastry into 3-inch (7.5cm) squares and place them on the baking sheet.
  3. Using a small circular cutter or spoon, press a circular well into the center of each square, leaving a border.
Assembly
  1. Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and matte. Do not over-mix.
  2. Spoon 1 tbsp of filling into each well. Brush the pastry borders with egg wash for a glossy finish.
Baking and Finishing
  1. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the puff pastry is golden-brown and the filling is set.
  2. Cool for 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and top each with a single fresh raspberry.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalProtein: 3gFat: 12gFiber: 1g

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold until the moment of baking for maximum lift.
Ensure cream cheese is room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
Keyword Mini Cheese Danish,Puff Pastry Danish,Raspberry Cheese Danish

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