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Pecan Cream Cheese Danish

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Warm, buttery pastries filled with silky cream cheese and topped with caramelized pecans, perfect for brunch or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the thawed puff pastry slightly to even it. Cut the pastry into 4 equal squares.
  3. In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth.
  4. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square, leaving a half-inch border.
  5. In another bowl, mix the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter until the nuts are coated. Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the cream cheese filling.
  6. Fold the corners of each pastry slightly toward the center.
  7. Brush the edges of the pastry squares with beaten egg.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden and flaky. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm for the best texture and aroma. Keep puff pastry cold until ready to roll for optimal layers.

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Keywords: pecan, cream cheese, pastry, danish, dessert, brunch

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