Starbucks Cheese Danish Copycat Recipe
This Starbucks Cheese Danish Copycat recipe recreates the beloved flaky puff pastry filled with a smooth, sweet cream cheese filling, perfect for a delightful homemade breakfast or snack. Featuring a buttery puff pastry base and a creamy filling infused with vanilla, these danishes bake up golden and irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: 6 Cheese Danishes 1x
- Category: Breakfast Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cut puff pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a flat surface and cut it into 6 equally sized squares or rectangles. Arrange them spaced out on the prepared baking sheet.
- Prepare cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Transfer this mixture to a piping bag and cut the tip about 2 cm wide.
- Pipe filling on pastry: Pipe a line of cream cheese mixture down the center of each puff pastry piece, leaving approximately half an inch border on all sides free of filling. This space allows the pastry to puff and seal properly during baking.
- Apply egg wash: Whisk the egg with water in a small bowl to create an egg wash. Using a pastry brush, carefully brush the edges of each puff pastry piece to give a golden, shiny finish once baked.
- Bake until golden: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 16 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Remove the danishes from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack. Allow them to cool slightly before serving to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling and cutting for best results.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to make mixing easier and smoother filling consistency.
- Be careful not to overfill the pastry squares to prevent leaking during baking.
- The egg wash not only adds color but helps seal the pastry edges.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best enjoyment.
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