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Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish

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These Chocolate Cream Cheese Danishes are a deliciously simple yet elegant treat made with flaky puff pastry, rich cream cheese filling, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping. Ideal for brunch, holiday breakfasts, or an indulgent dessert, this recipe is easy to prepare and yields bakery-quality results in under 30 minutes of hands-on time.

Ingredients

  • 1–2 sheets frozen puff pastry (depending on brand and size)
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Thaw frozen puff pastry according to package instructions until pliable but still cool. Cut into 6–8 rectangles.
  2. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spoon a dollop of filling onto the center of each puff pastry rectangle.
  3. Fold or shape pastries as desired (open-faced or folded). Brush the edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  4. Place on a lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
  5. Heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit 1 minute. Stir until smooth and glossy. Let set for 2 hours at room temperature.
  6. Once pastries are cool, spread ganache over the top. Garnish with chocolate curls, sprinkles, or a drizzle of white chocolate if desired.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Bake the pastry ahead and add ganache just before serving.
  • Fruit Variation: Add raspberry or cherry jam under the cream cheese for a fruity twist.
  • Extra Chocolate: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on the filling before baking.
  • Ganache Swap: Use a powdered sugar glaze for a lighter finish.

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