Description
Indulge in the delightful Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish, a perfect blend of flaky pastry and luscious cream cheese, topped with rich chocolate ganache. Ideal for brunches, dessert tables, or as a sweet treat any day, this pastry is as impressive as it is delicious. With its elegant presentation and inviting flavors, it’s sure to be a hit at gatherings or cozy family nights. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite fruits or nuts for an added twist.
Ingredients
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- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Thaw frozen puff pastry on the counter for 30 minutes.
- Prepare chocolate ganache by heating heavy cream until steaming, then pouring over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and let sit until pudding-like.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Roll out thawed pastry and cut into rectangles; apply egg wash around edges.
- Score each rectangle to form a border, fill with cream cheese mixture, and chill briefly.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake pastries for 17-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooled, top with chocolate ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 62mg
Keywords: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. Chill pastries before baking for maximum flakiness. Feel free to substitute fillings or add nuts and fruits for variety.