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Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish

Irresistible Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish for Breakfast Bliss

This Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish provides a delightful breakfast experience with its rich blend of flavors and easy preparation.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 danishes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baked
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Use store-bought or homemade
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash; substitute with milk if desired
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened; mascarpone can be used for a different flavor profile
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Consider a sugar alternative for lower sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Dark or Semi-Sweet; milk chocolate can be a sweeter option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Handheld Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), gathering ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of melted chocolate, blending until smooth.
  3. Roll out thawed puff pastry to a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick, and slice into rectangles of 4x6 inches.
  4. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry rectangle.
  5. Fold the corners of each pastry toward the center and pinch edges to seal, brushing the top with egg wash or milk.
  6. Place pastries on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure pastries are tightly sealed to prevent leaking. For best flavor, serve warm straight from the oven and consider experimenting with different fillings like fruit preserves.

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