Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danishes
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danishes. Perfect for brunch, an afternoon treat, or dessert, these pastries combine flaky puff pastry with a creamy pumpkin and spice filling. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this recipe will fill your home with warm aromas and satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether shared at a gathering or savored solo with coffee, these danishes promise to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1 egg
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3/4 cup confectioner's sugar
- 3–4 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and egg until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
- Roll out puff pastry into rectangles and cut them for filling.
- Spoon cream cheese filling followed by pumpkin mixture onto each pastry piece.
- Brush edges with an egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix confectioner's sugar with milk for glaze; drizzle over danishes once cooled slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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