Mini Cheese Danish Delight (Printable Version)
Flaky puff pastry squares filled with creamy cheese and citrus zest, baked until golden and optionally glazed.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Pastry
01 -
1 sheet thawed puff pastry
→ Cheese Filling
02 -
115 grams softened cream cheese
03 -
25 grams granulated sugar
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 egg yolk
→ Egg Wash
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1 whole egg
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5 milliliters water
→ Optional Glaze
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23 grams powdered sugar
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15 milliliters milk
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and egg yolk until smooth.
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Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 7.5-centimeter squares.
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Spoon a dollop of the cheese mixture into the center of each square. Fold the corners toward the center and press gently, or leave open-faced as preferred.
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Beat whole egg with water and brush lightly over the pastry tops.
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Place pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 200°C for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
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Let pastries cool slightly. Mix powdered sugar with milk and drizzle over cooled pastries.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Ensure the puff pastry is well chilled before baking for optimal flakiness.