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Flaky Honey Peach Cream Cheese Danish

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An easy homemade breakfast treat featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy sweetened cream cheese and fresh peaches, drizzled with honey for a golden, caramelized finish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed (recommend Pepperidge Farm)
  • 2 large fresh peaches, thinly sliced (or 1 ½ cups frozen peaches, thawed)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (full-fat preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw or wildflower preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  3. Wash, pit, and thinly slice peaches. Toss with lemon juice and cinnamon if using.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, unfold one sheet of puff pastry and cut into 4 equal squares (~5×5 inches). Repeat with second sheet for 8 squares total.
  5. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry square. Top with a layer of peach slices, slightly overlapping but not crowding edges.
  6. Fold pastry corners toward the center, pinching gently to seal but leaving some fruit exposed. Alternatively, fold one corner over for a half-moon shape.
  7. Brush edges and exposed pastry with beaten egg using a pastry brush.
  8. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon honey over each assembled danish.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown and cream cheese is slightly bubbly.
  10. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Drizzle with extra honey if desired before serving warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold during assembly to prevent soggy bottoms. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth filling. Thin peach slices cook evenly and avoid mushiness. Watch oven temperature carefully to caramelize honey without burning. For vegan option, use dairy-free cream cheese, plant-based puff pastry, and replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.

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