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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danish

Irresistible Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danish in Just 30 Minutes

Delight in this Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danish, combining creamy pumpkin filling and rich cream cheese, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry or refrigerated crescent dough
For the Pumpkin Filling
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1/4 cup Sugar can be adjusted to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract used twice
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 4 tablespoons Sugar
For the Glaze
  • 2/3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 4 tablespoons Milk
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tablespoons Water

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium Bowls
  • whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danish
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry until you have two 9x12 inch rectangles. Cut each into six smaller rectangles for a total of twelve pieces.
  3. Combine pumpkin puree, sugar, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and egg in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth.
  4. Soften cream cheese to room temperature, mix with remaining sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
  5. On the prepared baking sheets, place a rectangle of puff pastry. Spoon pumpkin filling and cream cheese filling in the center, then swirl slightly. Brush edges with egg wash.
  6. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Keep an eye on them for perfect puffiness.
  7. Cool slightly and whisk powdered sugar and milk together to create glaze. Drizzle over warm pastries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, ensure puff pastry is fully thawed before use. Apply egg wash carefully and avoid overmixing the fillings.

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