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Decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish

Decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish
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This Decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish recipe delivers a perfect blend of flaky, buttery pastry, rich semi-sweet chocolate, and smooth, tangy cream cheese filling. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful treat with coffee, it’s simple to make with everyday ingredients and customizable for various dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (thawed)

Filling

  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1/2 cup (90 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

For Finishing

  • 1 beaten egg (for egg wash)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Puff Pastry: Thaw frozen puff pastry sheets according to package instructions. Lightly flour a work surface and unfold the pastry. Cut into squares or rectangles depending on your preferred size. Keep the pastry chilled while preparing the filling to maintain flakiness.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, egg, and milk or cream. Beat until smooth and creamy with no lumps, ensuring a luscious filling.
  3. Assemble the Danish: Place a spoonful of the cream cheese filling in the center of each pastry square. Sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips generously over the filling but avoid overfilling. Fold the corners or edges over the filling to create the Danish shape and press lightly to seal.
  4. Egg Wash and Bake: Brush the tops of the assembled Danishes with the beaten egg for a golden and shiny finish. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
  5. Finishing Touches: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Keep ingredients and puff pastry cold to preserve flakiness.
  • Do not overfill the pastry to avoid spills and burning.
  • Use high-quality cream cheese and chocolate chips for best taste.
  • Watch the oven closely in the last minutes to prevent burning.
  • Cool Danishes on a wire rack to keep bottoms crisp.

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Keywords: Chocolate Danish, Cream Cheese Danish, Puff Pastry Dessert, Breakfast Pastry, Chocolate Pastry

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