Best Puff Pastry Danishes Recipes

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PUFF PASTRY DANISHES



Puff Pastry Danishes image

Even though they're simple to make, these jam-filled pastries are right at home in a holiday brunch spread. They were my dad's favorite, so the recipe will always be close to my heart. -Chellie Helmke, Jackson Center, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon water
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
2/3 cup seedless raspberry jam or jam of choice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Beat first 4 ingredients until smooth; beat in 1 egg yolk., Mix water and remaining egg yolk. On a lightly floured surface, unfold each sheet of puff pastry; roll into a 12-in. square. Cut each into nine 4-in. squares; transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets., Top each square with 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture and 1 rounded teaspoon jam. Bring 2 opposite corners of pastry over filling, sealing with yolk mixture. Brush tops with remaining yolk mixture., Bake until golden brown, 14-16 minutes. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

AIR-FRYER PUFF PASTRY DANISHES



Air-Fryer Puff Pastry Danishes image

These simple jam-filled pastries are perfect for a holiday brunch spread. They were my dad's favorite, so the recipe will always be close to my heart. -Chellie Helmke, Jackson Center, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon water
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
2/3 cup seedless raspberry jam or jam of choice

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 325°. Beat cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla until smooth; beat in 1 egg yolk., Mix water and remaining egg yolk. On a lightly floured surface, unfold each sheet of puff pastry; roll into a 12-in. square. Cut each into nine 4-in. squares., Top each square with 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture and 1 rounded teaspoon jam. Bring 2 opposite corners of pastry over filling, sealing with yolk mixture. Brush tops with remaining yolk mixture., In batches, place in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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