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Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish

Delicious Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish for Sweet Spring Mornings

This Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish offers a delicious blend of tart rhubarb and rich cream cheese filling in a flaky pastry, perfect for spring mornings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 danishes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Rhubarb, chopped Can substitute with strawberries
  • 3/4 cups Sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Can be substituted with flour
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Optional, but enhances flavor
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened Ensure it’s at room temperature
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Can replace with a teaspoon of cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Substitute with almond extract if desired
For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Keep it cold until use
  • 1 large Egg Wash Optional, for a golden finish
  • 2 tablespoons Coarse Sugar For garnish, optional

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Rhubarb Filling: Chop rhubarb, combine with sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, cook until soft (4–6 minutes). Mix in cornstarch slurry, cook until thickened, then cool.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: Combine softened cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl. Beat until smooth, adding milk if needed.
  3. Prepare the Puff Pastry: Thaw pastry, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll and cut into 8 squares, score a 1-inch border.
  4. Fill the Pastry Squares: Place cream cheese mixture and rhubarb filling in pastry centers, brush edges with egg wash, sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  5. Bake the Danishes: Bake on a lined sheet for 16-20 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool slightly before glazing.
  6. Optional Glaze: Mix powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice until desired consistency, drizzle over warm pastries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These danishes can be made ahead and stored; filling can be prepared up to 3 days in advance.

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