Raspberry Almond Cream Cheese Danish
shared by Jennifer
Raspberry Almond Cream Cheese Danish
shared by Jennifer
Details:
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PT10M
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes PT15M
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes PT25M
- Total Time: 25 Minutes
- Difficulty: Novice
- Serves: 6 people
- Cuisine: American
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.Unfold and lay out thawed Puff Pastry sheets on lightly floured baking sheets.Cut each sheet into six equal parts by cutting in
For The Danish
Ingredients:
- 2 sheets Puff Pastry thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/3 c raspberry jam
For The Glaze
Ingredients:
- 1 c powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 c toasted almonds for ganish
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Unfold and lay out thawed Puff Pastry sheets on lightly floured baking sheets.
- Cut each sheet into six equal parts by cutting into thirds, then in half; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, mix cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla & almond extracts. Mix until smooth.
- Spread one heaping tablespoon of cream cheese filling on each puff pastry piece.
- Spread one heaping teaspoon of jam on top of cream cheese on each puff pastry piece.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, make glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk and almond extract until smooth.
- Remove baked danishes from oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Lightly glaze each danish and sprinkle toasted, sliced almonds on each.