Description
Peach and Cream Cheese Danish Brunch is a delightful pastry that perfectly marries the sweetness of fresh peaches with the creamy richness of cream cheese, all enveloped in flaky puff pastry. This easy-to-make treat fills your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma, making it ideal for brunch gatherings or cozy breakfasts. Impress your family and friends with these stunning danishes that taste as good as they look.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) pre-made puff pastry (2 sheets)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into rectangles (about 3×5 inches).
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of cream cheese filling on each pastry rectangle and top with peach slices.
- Fold over one corner of each rectangle to seal and brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Substitute fresh peaches with canned ones or add berries for extra flavor. For added spice, consider incorporating cinnamon or nutmeg into the filling.