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Pecan Cream Cheese Danish

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A warm, flaky pecan cream cheese Danish featuring a creamy filling and a crunchy pecan topping, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the thawed puff pastry slightly to even it.
  3. Cut the pastry into 4 equal squares.
  4. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth.
  5. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter until the pecans are evenly coated.
  7. Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the cream cheese filling on each square.
  8. Fold the corners of each pastry toward the center and press gently to secure.
  9. Brush the edges with the beaten egg.
  10. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden and flaky.
  11. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep the pastry cold while working to maintain flaky layers. Do not overfill the centers to avoid leakage during baking.

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Keywords: Danish pastry, pecan, cream cheese, breakfast, brunch

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