Homemade Starbucks Cheese Danish: The Best Indulgent Treat at Home
Indulge in a delicious and homemade version of the classic Starbucks Cheese Danish, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package puff pastry sheets
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut them into squares.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling and pinch to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Try adding a fruit preserve on top for extra flavor.
- These danishes are best served warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg