Description
A delightful pastry filled with juicy peaches and creamy cheese, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry
- 2–3 fresh peaches, sliced
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Wash and slice fresh peaches or thaw frozen ones and drain.
- Make the Filling: Combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth, then fold in peaches.
- Preheat Your Oven: Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Assemble the Danish: Roll out pastry dough and cut into squares; add peach mixture in the center.
- Fold and Seal: Pinch corners together and optionally fold edges for a decorative look.
- Bake: Place on a parchment-lined sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy warm.
Notes
For best results, avoid overcrowding the filling and allow the dough to come to room temperature before handling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Peach Danish, dessert, summer pastry, peach recipe, baking