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Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish

Decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish in Minutes

Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Cream Cheese Danishes, an effortless treat bursting with creamy filling and topped with rich ganache.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Bakery
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry
  • 2 sheets Frozen puff pastry Thaw before use
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Use full-fat for best results
  • 1/4 cup White granulated sugar Can substitute with powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract Use pure for a richer flavor
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash
  • 1 tbsp Water Mixed with egg for egg wash
Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips Consider dark chocolate for deeper flavor
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream Could substitute with whipping cream

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Thaw puff pastry: Take the frozen sheets out and place them on your kitchen counter for about 30 minutes.
  2. Make ganache: Heat the heavy cream until steaming, then pour it over the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Let it sit for 1.5 minutes, then stir until completely smooth.
  3. Prepare cream cheese filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the sugar and vanilla extract.
  4. Cut pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut into 12 rectangles. Press seams to seal.
  5. Add filling: Spoon the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry rectangle.
  6. Egg wash: Whisk together the egg and water, then brush around the edges of each pastry.
  7. Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake danishes for 17-20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Top with ganache: After cooling, drizzle the chocolate ganache over the cream cheese filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or arrange fresh berries for a beautiful presentation.

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