Decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish Recipe
This Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish is a delightful pastry combining flaky puff pastry with a rich, creamy chocolate and cream cheese filling. Perfect for breakfast or as a decadent dessert, it features a tender, buttery crust with a luscious cocoa-spiked cream cheese center, finished with a drizzled sweet icing for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
Icing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to smooth any creases and cut it into 4 equal squares.
- Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Fill the Pastry: Spoon the chocolate cream cheese mixture onto the center of each puff pastry square, leaving a border around the edges.
- Shape the Danishes: Fold the corners of each square towards the center, lightly pressing to seal, creating a pinwheel or envelope shape.
- Bake: Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and flaky.
- Prepare the Icing: While the pastries bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the milk amount to get a drizzle consistency.
- Drizzle and Serve: Remove the danishes from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack. Drizzle the icing over the warm pastries before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- You can substitute cocoa powder with melted chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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