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raspberry danish
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Raspberry Danish

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.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chill Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: bread, Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pastry
Servings: 12
Calories: 331kcal
Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Equipment

  • Two Large Sheet Pans

Ingredients

  • One 17.3 ounce box puff pastry includes 2 sheets
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup raspberry jam or pie filling
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon water

Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Remove both sheets of 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 softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla in a small mixing 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.)
    NOTE: You are making two braids; each will be baked on a separate pan to ensure enough room while it bakes!
  • Use a pizza cutter to cut the outer folds of the pastries into 10-12 strips. (See photos above for a better visual).
  • Divide the cream cheese mixture between the two pastries in the center fold of each.
  • 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 prepared large baking sheets 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 this sweet pastry!

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3.8g | Fat: 19.2g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9.8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg