About
Grandpa's Go-To Danishes are Grandpa's best way to make a good impression in the morning! No need to hit up the local bakery with these on the table. Each buttery triangle of puff pastry is stuffed with a tangy, sweet cream cheese filling and a bright, tart jam. These are delicious little confections that bring joy from start to finish. You'll keep going back to Grandpa's Go-To Danishes!
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more, to taste, for dusting a work surface
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large egg yolks, divided
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 (17.3-ounce, 2-count) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 2/3 cup seedless raspberry jam, can substitute jam of your choice
- confectioners' sugar, optional, to taste, for topping
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 -Line two 18x26-inch baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 3 -In a large bowl, add the cream cheese, the sugar, 2 tablespoons of the flour, and the vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
Step 4 -Add 1 of the egg yolks to the cream cheese mixture and beat to combine.
Step 5 -In a separate bowl, add the water and the remaining egg yolk and beat to combine.
Step 6 -Using the extra flour, lightly dust a work surface.
Step 7 -On the prepared work surface, unfold each sheet of the puff pastry and roll each sheet into a 12-inch square.
Step 8 -Cut each square into nine 4-inch squares.
Step 9 -Transfer the pastry squares to the prepared baking sheets.
Step 10 -Top each square with 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture and 1 heaping teaspoon of the jam.
Step 11 -Bring 2 opposite corners of the pastry over the filling and seal it with the egg wash mixture.
Step 12 -Brush the tops of the pastries with the remaining egg wash mixture.
Step 13 -Bake until golden-brown, about 14-16 minutes.
Step 14 -Serve dusted with the confectioners' sugar.
