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If you're searching for a quick and delicious breakfast option that feels indulgent yet is surprisingly easy to prepare, the Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish is your answer. This delightful pastry combines the flaky goodness of puff pastry with a creamy, sweet filling that is sure to brighten your morning. Perfect for busy weekdays or leisurely brunches, this recipe not only satisfies your taste buds but also offers a touch of elegance to your breakfast table.

Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish

Start your day with a delightful Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish that combines flaky puff pastry with a creamy, sweet filling. This simple recipe is perfect for quick weekday mornings or leisurely brunches, impressing everyone at your table. Customize it with your favorite fruit preserves for added flavor and freshness. Easy to make and utterly delicious, these pastries are sure to become a breakfast favorite! #BreakfastRecipes #Pastry #CheeseDanish #BrunchTreats #Baking #EasyRecipes
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Ingredients
  

1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)

8 oz cream cheese (softened)

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup sour cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 egg yolk

1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)

1/4 cup fruit preserves (optional, such as raspberry or apricot)

1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting)

Instructions
 

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to smooth it out slightly and increase its size.

      Cut the pastry into squares, about 4x4 inches.

        In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until well combined and creamy.

          Spoon a generous dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry square.

            If using, add a small spoonful of fruit preserves on top of the cream cheese mixture for added flavor.

              Fold the corners of each pastry square toward the center to create a pocket, pinching the edges to seal.

                Place the prepared Danish on the lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.

                  Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.

                    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

                      Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | Servings: 8