Raspberry and Cream Cheese Danish
This raspberry and vanilla cream cheese danish puff pastry treat is baked to perfection with cream cheese and a raspberry reduction and drizzled with icing.
![raspberry cream cheese puff pastry danish is frosted with icing and sprinkled with confectionary sugar.](https://seasaltsavorings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/raspberry-cream-cheese-danish-2.jpg)
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Puff Pastry Raspberry and Cream Cheese Danish
These puff pastry cream cheese and raspberry danishes were made just in time for Valentine’s Day! They are a special treat made healthier by using honey, fresh raspberries, and protein packed cream cheese. The puff pastry dough is baked in the shape of a heart and then drizzled with icing for an extra little sweetness for your sweetheart!
![raspberry cream cheese puff pastry danish ingredients include frozen raspberries, honey, cream cheese, almond and vanilla extract, puff pastry dough and sugar.](https://seasaltsavorings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/raspberry-cream-cheese-danish-recipe-ingredients.jpg)
Puff Pastry Danish Recipe Ingredients
- Puff pastry dough– found in the freezer section of your local grocery store. Keep frozen until you are ready to make this recipe.
- Cream cheese– let the cream cheese come to room temperature beforehand.
- Vanilla extract– the vanilla cream cheese this recipe produces is addicting, you’ve been warned!
- Raspberries- this recipe uses frozen (unthawed) raspberries, but you may use fresh!
- Honey– this recipe is made healthier by using honey as a sweetener.
- Lemon juice- just a squeeze of lemon juice in for the raspberry reduction.
- Cornstarch– the raspberry sauce will thicken perfectly for placing on top of the danish.
- Confectionary sugar– Icing on top of the cake.. or danish in this case. This is an optional ingredient, but if you’re already indulging, you might as well enjoy!
- Almond extract– we’re going to kick this icing up a notch and add some almond extract for an extra flavor!
![raspberry cream cheese puff pastry danish starts with puff pastry dough that is cut into heart shapes.](https://seasaltsavorings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/raspberry-cream-cheese-danish-puff-pastry-dough.jpg)
How to make this Easy Danish Pastry
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Let the frozen puff pastry dough, raspberries, and cream cheese thaw on the counter.
- Mise en place. Gather all the ingredients and prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the raspberry reduction. Add the raspberries to a small pot. Heat over medium heat. Within 5 minutes, the raspberries will soften. Using a fork, mash the raspberries. Add the honey. Make a slurry with the cornstarch and add the the raspberries. Continue to stir until it has thickened. Remove the pot from the stove and set to the side.
- Make the vanilla honey cream cheese. Mix the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and honey in a small bowl until well combined. Place to the side.
- Make the almond icing. Combine the confectionary sugar, water, and almond extract. Stir until well combined, then place to the side.
- Cut the puff pastry sheets. These sheets can be cut into any shape or size, so have fun and get creative! Prick the center of the puff pastry with a fork a few times.
- Add the cream cheese and raspberry sauce. Layer a little cream cheese first, then add the raspberry sauce on top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes. Bake the danish until lightly browned.
- Cool, ice, enjoy! Let the danishes cool a little. While they are still warm (not piping hot) drizzle the icing over the danishes. Serve and mangia!
![Raspberry sauce is made in one pan and thickened with a cornstarch slurry.](https://seasaltsavorings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/raspberry-sauce-for-cream-cheese-danishes.jpg)
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![raspberry cream cheese puff pastry danish are coasted with cream cheese, then layered with raspberry sauce before they are baked.](https://seasaltsavorings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/raspberry-cream-cheese-danish-process-shot.jpg)
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![Easy raspberry cream cheese puff pastry danish are frosted with an almond icing and served with sprinkled confectionary sugar.](https://seasaltsavorings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Raspberry-cream-cheese-danish.jpg)
![raspberry cream cheese puff pastry danish is frosted with icing and sprinkled with confectionary sugar.](https://seasaltsavorings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/raspberry-cream-cheese-danish-2-320x320.jpg)
Raspberry and Cream Cheese Danish
This raspberry and vanilla cream cheese danish puff pastry treat is baked to perfection with cream cheese and a raspberry reduction and drizzled with icing.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- 1 small pot
- Measuring cup and spoons
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet room temperature
For the raspberry sauce
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 TBS honey
- 1 TBS water
- 1 TBS cornstarch
For the vanilla honey cream cheese
- 4 TBS cream cheese room temperature
- 1 TBS honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the almond icing
- 3/4 cup confectionary sugar
- 2-3 TBS milk
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Let the cream cheese and puff pastry sheet come to room temperature.
- Add the raspberries and honey to a medium sized pot over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes. The raspberries should begin to soften. Crush the raspberries with a fork and allow the raspberry sauce to reduce for another 5-10 minutes.
- Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing one TBS of water and one TBS of cornstarch in a small glass. Add it to the raspberry sauce. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until raspberry sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set to the side.
- Add the cream cheese, honey and vanilla to a bowl and mix to combine. Set to the side.
- Lay the puff pastry dough out on a flat surface. Cut the dough into squared or whatever shape you desire. Prick the dough with a fork a few times.
- Spread the cream cheese over the puff pastry dough. Layer the raspberry sauce over the cream cheese. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.
- While the danishes are baking, add the confectionary sugar, milk and almond extract to a bowl and mix to combine. Once the danishes are cooled a little, drizzle the icing over the danishes. Serve and mangia!
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.
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Thank you this looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it. Nice and simple looking ?
Yay! I hope you enjoy!