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    December 28, 2021

    Raspberry Danish

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    Starting with a package of puff pastry makes this Raspberry Danish quick & easy! The creamy filling is surrounded by flaky pastry and drizzled with a simple icing. Beautiful & delicious!

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    raspberry danish with a drizzle of icing on top

    Puff pastry is one of the most under-rated recipe shortcuts out there. It's so easy to work with and creates the most flaky, buttery pastries imaginable in a short amount of time. This Raspberry Danish made with puff pastry is no exception. It's got a simple cream cheese filling, raspberry jam and is all bundled up in a layer of puff pastry.

    This recipe reminds me of the butterbraids we did as fundraisers growing up - anyone remember those?! And for those of you in the midwest who are lucky enough to live near a Casey's General Store, it also reminds me of a raspberry flip. Never had one? Do yourself a favor and try one! Or just make this recipe - basically the same thing! 😉

    ingredients needed to make a raspberry danish with puff pastry

    Raspberry Danish Ingredients

    • Puff Pastry - You can find puff pastry in the freezer section of the grocery store near the frozen desserts and whipped topping. The only brand I typically see available is Pepperidge Farm and it comes in a package with two sheets.
    • Cream Cheese - You can use regular or the ⅓ less fat cream cheese.
    • Powdered Sugar - You'll need powdered sugar for the filling AND for the icing.
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Jam or Pie Filling - I love using raspberry for this recipe, but you can use other fruit-flavors as well, such as blackberry, strawberry or blueberry.
    • Egg
    • Milk
    puff pastry with strips cut long the edges
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    cream cheese spread over the cut puff pastry
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    raspberry jam spread over the cream cheese
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    end stripes of puff pastry being layered on top of the filling in a braided pattern
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    completely braided puff pastry strips
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    egg wash being brushed over braided danish
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    How to Make a Raspberry Danish with Puff Pastry

    This recipe comes together super quickly for a tasty breakfast or brunch option, thanks to a box of puff pastry. The pictures above will help visualize how the danish is made - it's not difficult, but much easier to explain with photos than with words! 🙂

    1. Unfold each sheet of puff pastry and cut the outer two folds into 10-12 strips. I find it easiest to use a pizza cutter, but you could certainly use a knife, too.
    2. Divide the cream cheese filling over the center of the puff pastries and spread.
    3. Divide the jam (or pie filling) over the cream cheese filling and spread to an even layer.
    4. Fold cut pieces of puff pastry over the filling, alternating sides, to create a braid look.
    5. Finish the folding and use a pizza cutter to remove the excess dough at the end of the braid, if desired.
    6. Brush with the egg wash and chill in the freezer for 15 minutes. Next, you'll bake, drizzle with icing, cut into strips and enjoy!!
    raspberry danish on a white plate ready to enjoy

    What is considered a "Danish pastry?"

    Danish pastries are made with a sweet, flaky laminated dough, similar to puff pastry. Though this Raspberry Danish is made with a pre-made puff pastry (which isn't sweetened), it's the same concept and the filling & icing makes up for the "lack" of sweetness in the dough.

    icing being drizzled over a raspberry danish braid

    Other Quick & Easy Breakfast Ideas

    If you're looking for something you can prepare ahead of time (like the night before), this Overnight French Toast Casserole is so tasty!

    Looking for a savory breakfast option? This Breakfast Braid has the same concept and look as the Raspberry Danish, but has a savory filling with sausage, eggs and cheese!

    Maybe you just need a classic breakfast staple such as Homemade Blueberry Muffins. It's one of my go-to breakfast pastries, because it's just simply so delicious!

    raspberry danish cut into strips on a cutting board

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    raspberry danish

    Raspberry Danish

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    Starting with a package of puff pastry makes this Raspberry Danish quick & easy! The creamy filling is surrounded by flaky pastry and drizzled with a simple icing.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Chill Time 15 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course bread, Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12

    Ingredients
      

    • One 17.3 oz box puff pastry includes 2 sheets
    • 4 oz cream cheese softened
    • ¼ c powdered sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • ¼ c raspberry jam or pie filling
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 1 tablespoon water

    Icing

    • 1 c powdered sugar
    • 1 ½ tablespoon milk

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Remove puff pastry from the freezer and let set on the counter for 5-10 minutes.
    • While the puff pastry is thawing a bit, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla in a small bowl; set aside.
    • In a separate small bowl, combine the egg yolk and water; set aside.
    • Unfold each of the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. (Use your warm fingers to press the folds back together if they break when opened.)
    • Use a pizza cutter to cut the outer folds of the pastry into 10-12 strips. (See photos above for a better visual).
    • Divide the cream cheese mixture in the center fold of each of the puff pastries.
    • Spread the raspberry jam (or pie filling) over the cream cheese.
    • Fold the strips over the filling alternately to create a "braid."
    • Transfer the braids to the prepared baking sheet and brush with the egg wash (egg yolk + water).
    • Place the pan of braids into the freezer for 15-20 minutes (this will help it really puff up in the oven!).
    • Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until golden brown.
    • Combine icing ingredients and drizzle over the warm pastry.
    • Cut into slices and enjoy!

    Notes

    This recipe can easily be halved to create just one braid.  Simply halve each of the ingredients and bake the same amount of time.
    Other flavors of jam can be used as well - try strawberry, blueberry, blackberry or keep it simple with just the cream cheese filling.
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    1. Adam says

      January 28, 2022 at 7:39 pm

      While this looks good it's hardly a Danish. First danish pastry doughs are based both on fat/steam and yeast whereas puff pastry is only on the fst/steam part. This gives a different taste and texture. Second what is called a Danish in the States is the spandauer in Denmark and this has no resemblance to that.

      Maybe a raspberry puff bar or something like that.

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      • Kelsey says

        January 31, 2022 at 4:59 pm

        Hi Adam - I totally see where you're coming from. This is technically not a Danish (with yeast and a laminated pastry), however I don't think that'll be a concern for most people. I figured it would be a good name as it has many similarities of a Danish (the laminated pastry and a fruit filling) and would be more descriptive than a "puff" per se. It'll be interesting to see if anyone from other countries comment with name suggestions, too, since pastries have different names/meanings in different places!

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    2. Jena says

      April 17, 2022 at 8:49 am

      Made this for Easter brunch, first time I’ve used puff pastry. So simple and so delicious!

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    3. Regina says

      May 25, 2022 at 2:41 pm

      "In a separate small bowl, combine the egg yolk and water; set aside." Where do you use this in the recipe?

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      • kelsey says

        June 09, 2022 at 3:36 pm

        Hi Regina - That's the egg wash. However, I just updated the recipe to be a little more clear on that. Thanks for asking the question, because I'm sure you're not the only one who's wondered that! 🙂 -Kelsey

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