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Danish Recipe with Cream Cheese and Red Fruits

Ingredients

Danish Base:

  • 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Berry Filling:

  • 1/4 cup Bonne Maman INTENSE Red Fruits Fruit Spread (plus extra for brushing)
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • 2 tsp cornstarch or tapioca flour

Egg Wash:

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp water or milk

Icing (Optional):

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp water, milk, or lemon juice

Directions

  1. Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, blend the cream cheese with sugar, both extracts, and lemon juice until smooth, starting with a fork and finishing with a whisk to eliminate lumps.
  3. Berry Filling: Combine the Bonne Maman fruit spread, fresh berries, and cornstarch in a separate bowl.
  4. Shape the Danish: Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface or parchment. Roll lightly to smooth seams, then cut the pastry lengthwise down the middle, and then across into thirds to form 6 rectangles.
  5. Assemble: Space the pastry rectangles on the prepared sheet. Score a 1/4 inch border around each, without cutting through, to contain the fillings. Brush the borders with egg wash (egg beaten with water or milk).
  6. Fill: Distribute the cream cheese filling evenly among the pastries, staying within the borders. Top with a spoonful of the berry mixture.
  7. Bake: Place in the oven’s middle rack for 20-25 minutes, until puffed and golden.
  8. Finish: While warm, brush additional fruit spread over each Danish for shine.
  9. Icing: If desired, create a thin icing by whisking powdered sugar with a liquid of choice. Drizzle over the warm Danish.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy these warm, fresh out of the oven, for a delightful treat. For convenience, prepare the pastries in advance and bake in the morning for a freshly baked breakfast.

This reworked recipe offers a step-by-step guide to creating delicious cream cheese and red fruit Danishes, perfect for a sweet breakfast or a delightful dessert.