Best Cheese Danish Pastry

Best Cheese Danish Pastry Recipe 🧀🥐

A cheese Danish pastry is a perfect balance of buttery, flaky layers and creamy, tangy cheese filling. This homemade version rivals anything you’d find at a bakery and is surprisingly simple to make using store-bought puff pastry or a quick homemade dough. Get ready to impress your family, friends, or just treat yourself to the ultimate indulgence!

Ingredients 🛒

For the Pastry:

• 2 sheets of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 large egg (for egg wash)
• 1 tbsp milk

For the Cheese Filling:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

For the Glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions 👩‍🍳:

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