Fruit and Cream Cheese Danish Pastry
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Fruit and Cream Cheese Danish Pastry. These pastries are a perfect addition to any brunch spread, offering a flaky puff pastry base filled with a rich cream cheese mixture and topped with vibrant, fresh fruit. They are quick to prepare, taking only 20 minutes of prep time, making them an ideal choice for special occasions or relaxed weekend mornings. Whether enjoyed with coffee or served as part of a dessert platter, these pastries will surely impress your guests with their beautiful presentation and delicious flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 36 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of puff pastry dough (2 sheets), thawed
- 3 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
- Sanding sugar
- 1 8-ounce block of cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lime juice, freshly squeezed or bottled
- Lime zest from one whole lime
- 2–1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried
- Fresh strawberries, stems removed and cut in half
- Optional garnish: additional lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface; cut out rounds using biscuit cutters.
- Mix cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, lime juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Place two tablespoons of the filling on each round; add fresh fruit on top.
- Bake for 15-16 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg