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Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish Recipe

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Delight in these decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish pastries made with flaky puff pastry, creamy sweetened cream cheese filling, and a luscious homemade chocolate ganache drizzle. Perfectly golden and puffed, these treats combine rich flavors and textures for a satisfying dessert or breakfast pastry.

Ingredients

Puff Pastry

  • 2 frozen puff pastry sheets

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp water

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat together until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well incorporated.
  3. Assemble the Danish: Cut each puff pastry sheet into 6 equal squares, yielding 12 squares total. Place a generous tablespoon of the cream cheese filling in the center of each square. Fold two opposite corners of each square inward toward the center to slightly overlap and seal gently by pressing down.
  4. Apply the Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water until combined. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the egg wash over the exposed surfaces of the folded puff pastry to ensure a glossy, golden finish.
  5. Bake: Arrange the Danish on the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the pastries puff up and become golden brown and crisp.
  6. Prepare the Chocolate Ganache: While the Danish bake, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer (do not boil). Pour the hot cream over the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  7. Drizzle with Ganache: Allow the Danish to cool on the pan for about 10 minutes, then drizzle the warm chocolate ganache over the top before serving for an indulgent finish.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth filling.
  • Do not overfill the pastry squares to prevent leaking during baking.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  • Ganache can be made ahead and gently reheated if needed.
  • Serve slightly warm for the best texture and flavor experience.

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