Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish

Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish

Ingredients:

For the Danish:

  • 1 package Pillsbury crescent dough
  • 2 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon demerara sugar (raw sugar)
  • 1 egg yolk + 1 teaspoon water, for egg wash
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam (seedless)
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries

For the Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon warm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation:

  1. Preheat and Prepare:
    • Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Assemble the Danish:
    • Roll out the crescent dough into an even rectangle.
    • Spread the softened cream cheese over the dough and sprinkle with demerara sugar.
  3. Prepare the Raspberry Filling:
    • In a bowl, gently mix the raspberry jam with the fresh raspberries until the berries are coated.
  4. Shape the Danish:
    • Cut the dough into 4 long strips. Twist each strip into a circular shape to form a Danish.
    • Brush the dough with the egg wash (egg yolk mixed with water) and spoon the raspberry mixture into the center of each Danish.
  5. Bake:
    • Bake the Danish in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the centers are firm and the pastry is golden brown.
  6. Make the Glaze:
    • While the Danish is baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, warm water, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until smooth.
  7. Finish and Serve:
    • Once the Danish is out of the oven, drizzle the glaze over the warm pastries.
    • Allow them to set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish!