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Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch

Homemade Cream Cheese Danish Recipe

Published: Apr 9, 2019 · Modified: Dec 2, 2022 by Bowl Me Over · 12 Comments

Homemade Cream Cheese Danish Recipe - take a shortcut and use store-bought puff pastry! Stuffed with sweet cream cheese and tangy berries, these are over-the-top delicious!
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Homemade Cream Cheese Danish Recipe that tastes super fancy, but takes just minutes to make! Using store-bought puff pastry and stuffed with sweet cream cheese and tangy berries. These are over-the-top delicious!

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Cream cheese danish on a blue platter with strawberries

Sweet and delicious this cream cheese danish recipe couldn't be any easier!

Cream Cheese Danish Recipe

Does food inspire memories? I associate so many memories with food and this one especially makes me smile!

When we were kids Sunday mornings meant Church. We would go as a family, Mom and Dad, Don and I and Grandma too.

We would go to Sunday school and then church. Once a month there would be just singing and we could request our favorite song. My brother Don would always request the hymnal "Church is Finally Over" and the gal that led the singing would shake her head and dutifully turn to that page while Don would snicker and we would all giggle.

On Communion Sunday, Don and I would be sure to sit on either side of Grandma when they passed around the little cups of wine. Once Grandma had the wine she'd often hold it in her right hand.

That was also the wrist she wore her watch on.

Don would say, Grandma, what time is it? And she'd turn her wrist to look at the clock and pour the wine on her lap. We'd laugh and BOY did we get in trouble!

We weren't bad kids, we were mischievous! 🤣🤣🤣

Because the day started off as a mad dash, we'd have a snack when we got home. Often it was cream cheese danish!

Cream Cheese Danish on a blue plate with strawberries and a roll of puff pastry.

Using store-bought puff pastry Cream Cheese Danish is easy to make!

Easy Cream Cheese Danish

Grocery list for Cream Cheese Danish Recipe

  • Wewalka Puff Pastry
  • cream cheese
  • sugar
  • vanilla
  • berries
  • eggs

Is Danish pastry the same as puff pastry?

No, actually Danish pastry is a little heavier than puff pastry, but it's an excellent substitute and a quick

Optional fillings for Danish Pastry?

The sky is the limit! You can make danish that is sweet or savory. Here are some great ideas to be sure to get your stomach growling!

Sweet Options

  • blueberries
  • blackberries
  • cherries
  • Homemade Strawberry Jam
  • Peach Jam
  • apple, blueberry, cherry pie filling

Savory Options

  • sausage, scrambled egg and cheese
  • scrambled eggs, diced ham and spinach
  • sauteed zucchini, onions and cheese
  • mushrooms, red onions and a handful of spinach

Step by step photos how to make homemade cream cheese danish

How to make Cream Cheese Danish

Steps to make Cream Cheese Danish Pastry

  1. Preheat the oven.
  2. Rinse the berries, drain them well and set aside.
  3. Next add the cream cheese, lemon, sugar and vanilla to a mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  4. Unfold the puff pastry and slice into six equal squares.
  5. Add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture to the center of each square. Top with 3-4 raspberries or slices of strawberries.
  6. Fold the square over and seal well with a fork.
  7. Beat an egg and brush over the tops of each pastry. Sprinkle with raw sugar for a little extra sweetness!
  8. Place on baking sheet. Bake until puffy and golden.
Strawberry Danish Cream Cheese pastry sliced in half.

Danish Cream with strawberries is a great option!

Homemade Cream Cheese Danish

More of my favorite quick and easy breakfast recipes!

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  • An easy Frittata Recipe with Roasted Vegetables - delicious warm or cold.
  • Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Smoothie - I just couldn't tell you how amazing this is!!!
  • Grandma Few's Super Moist Banana Nut Bread Recipe - This family recipe is soooo good!
  • still looking for ideas? Check this out! 30+ Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes!

Also, I'd love it if you would give me a five-star rating below, I know you'll love this recipe! If you snap a photo and share it please tag me #bowlmeover or @bowl_me_over so I get to see your pics!!!

Homemade Cream Cheese Danish on a blue plate with strawberries.
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Easy Cream Cheese Danish Pastry

Homemade Cream Cheese Danish Recipe - take a shortcut and use store-bought puff pastry! Stuffed with sweet cream cheese and tangy berries, these are over-the-top delicious!
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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time8 mins
Total Time23 mins
Course: Breakfast and Brunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 1 pint raspberries cleaned
  • 3 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon raw sugar optional

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Rinse the berries, drain well and set aside.
  • Add the cream cheese, lemon, sugar and vanilla to a mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Unfold the puff pastry sheet and slice into six equal squares.
  • Add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture to the center of each square. Top with 3-4 berries.
  • Fold the square over and seal well with a fork.
  • Brush with an egg sprinkle with raw sugar for a little extra sweetness!
  • Place on baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes until puffy and golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 25.4mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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  1. michel

    April 22, 2019 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    These puff pastry cheese danishes looked so good and I cant believe how great they tasted. The puff pastry made them full proof! Definitely making them again !!

    Reply
  2. Michaela Kenkel

    April 22, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    5 stars
    One of my MOST FAVORITE things to enjoy with coffee!! I am loving the Wewalka puff pastry!! Making these gain this weekend!

    Reply
  3. Kathy

    April 22, 2019 at 7:37 pm

    5 stars
    These are so tasty and easy to make. I love puff pastry and always keep it in my freezer. It is so handy and always results in amazing dishes,

    Reply
  4. Brandi

    April 22, 2019 at 11:57 am

    5 stars
    Homemade Cream Cheese Danish's are going to be on our table in the morning!!!! Thank you!!!!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 26, 2019 at 9:08 pm

      Mmmm!! I'm getting hungry just looking at these again! Enjoy Brandi!

      Reply
  5. Julie Menghini

    April 21, 2019 at 8:20 pm

    5 stars
    I'm in love with this recipe! I love danishes and puff pastry sure make them easy! These will impress my overnight guests this weekend!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 21, 2019 at 9:17 pm

      Yay!! I hope they love them as much as we do!

      Reply
  6. debi at Life Currents

    April 20, 2019 at 7:44 am

    5 stars
    Cream cheese danishes are my favorite and now I can make them at home! thanks so much for this!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 21, 2019 at 9:20 pm

      yum, yum - enjoy Debi!!!

      Reply
  7. ColleenB.-Tx.

    April 13, 2019 at 2:19 am

    The Danish looks Sooo Delicious.
    I don't cook on Easter. Hubby usually takes me out to eat or we're invited out to my daughters

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 13, 2019 at 8:46 am

      Thank you Colleen and no cooking? Good for you - going out works too, enjoy! And good luck in the giveaway!

      Reply
  8. Angela Paris

    April 09, 2019 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    These look super tasty! I adore Wewalka dough, and it's so easy to make danishes with them!

    Reply

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