Description
Peach and cream cheese danish brunch is a mouthwatering treat that combines flaky puff pastry with sweet, ripe peaches and creamy cream cheese. Perfect for weekend brunches or special gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe bursts with summer flavors and will leave your guests wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
- 2 large ripe peaches, sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash, peel, and slice the peaches into thin wedges.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface, cutting it into squares or rectangles.
- Place a dollop of cream cheese filling on each pastry piece and top with peach slices. Fold or crimp edges as desired.
- Whisk together the egg and milk for the egg wash and brush over each danish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Substitute peaches with other fruits like berries or apples for variety. - For added flavor, consider mixing in cinnamon or nutmeg into the cream cheese filling. - Leftover danishes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.