Easy Cheese Danish
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Easy Cheese Danish
Description
This recipe begins by preparing a smooth filling made of mascarpone cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg. Puff pastry is cut into portions and gently rolled out to size, then scored to create a border. The filling is spread inside the scored area, and fruit slices such as pear are placed on top. An egg wash along with coarse sugar on the edges helps achieve a glossy, crisp finish.
Baking at 400°F until golden develops a flaky crust surrounding a rich, creamy, and slightly sweet center complemented by the juicy fruit topping. The contrast of textures between the crunchy edges and soft filling creates a satisfying pastry experience.
These Danishes are typically served warm or at room temperature for breakfast or as a light dessert. The recipe is straightforward and can be customized with different fruits according to preference.
Ingredients
- 1 egg beaten & divided
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 8 1/2 ounce puff pastry sheet (one sheet/half pkg Pepperidge Farm or equivalent)
- 1 pear or other sliceable fruit like peach or apple
- 2 Tablespoons sugar or to taste, like Nielsen-Massy vanilla sugar, coarse
Instructions
- Beat egg and remove about half to a separate small bowl (to use later for egg wash).
- Pour remaining egg, mascarpone, sugar and vanilla into mixing bowl and beat with electric mixer until well-blended.
- Cut the puff pastry sheet into 6 sections (each will be around 3 x 5 inches). Roll each section of pastry sheet on wax paper to approximately 4 x 5 inches.
- Make a shallow cut (score) about a half inch from the edges of the tart. Prick the inside with a fork or knife (see picture above).
- Spread the inside section with a heaping spoon of the cheese mixture. Top with two thin slices of pear (or other fruit).
- Mix the reserved egg with a teaspoon of milk or water to make an egg wash. Brush the tart edges with egg wash and sprinkle decorating sugar.
- Using a thin spatula, transfer to a lightly sprayed or parchment covered baking sheet. Bake at 400 F for approximately 10-15 minutes, until golden.
- Let cool slightly or completely before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 312IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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