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Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish

Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish

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Indulge in the delightful world of homemade desserts with these Chocolate Cream Cheese Danishes. This easy-to-follow recipe combines flaky puff pastry with a sweet, creamy filling and a rich chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for impressing guests at family gatherings or satisfying your sweet tooth on a busy weekday, these danishes are not only delicious but also incredibly simple to prepare using frozen puff pastry. Serve them warm from the oven and watch as everyone savors each decadent bite. With endless variations to explore—like adding fresh fruit or nuts—this recipe is sure to become a beloved staple in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

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  • 2 Frozen puff pastry sheets
  • 8 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup White granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 Large egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tsp Water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Thaw the frozen puff pastry for about 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the chocolate ganache by heating heavy cream until steaming, then pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Let cool for about 2 hours.
  3. Beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Roll out thawed puff pastry and cut into rectangles.
  5. Brush edges with egg wash made from beaten egg and water.
  6. Cut smaller rectangles within each piece, fill with cream cheese mixture, and chill briefly.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake pastries for 17-20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Once cooled, drizzle chocolate ganache over danishes.

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