Irresistible Raspberry Danish with Creamy Filling Made Easy

Delight in this Raspberry Danish, combining flaky pastry and creamy filling for a quick, impressive dessert.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 9 Danish

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pastry

1 package Puff Pastry Store-bought is easiest.

For the Filling

4 ounces Cream Cheese Philadelphia is preferred.
⅓ cup Powdered Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar.
½ cup Raspberries Fresh is best.
½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for richer flavor.

For the Topping

1 large Egg For wash.

For Dusting

1 tablespoon Flour To prevent sticking.

Equipment

Oven
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Rolling Pin
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper

Method

Preparation Steps

Defrost the puff pastry in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes until fully thawed but chilled.
Sprinkle flour on a clean surface and roll out the pastry into a square.
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Whisk the egg with cold water and salt for the egg wash.
Cut the pastry into nine squares, each measuring about 3.5 inches.
Place cream cheese filling and raspberries on each square, fold, and seal with egg wash.
Chill assembled pastries in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), brush pastries with egg wash, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Cool for 5 minutes and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1DanishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep the puff pastry cold for flakiness. Adjust sweetness to taste and experiment with other fruits as desired.

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