Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Fruit and Cream Cheese Danish Pastry, perfect for brightening up your breakfast or brunch gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe combines flaky puff pastry with a rich cream cheese filling, topped with fresh, vibrant fruits. Ideal for special occasions or cozy mornings at home, these pastries not only impress with their stunning presentation but also offer a burst of flavor, thanks to the refreshing lime zest and juicy berries. You can easily customize them with your favorite fruits, making them a versatile addition to any meal. Enjoy the balance of creamy and fruity goodness in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of puff pastry dough (2 sheets), thawed
- 3 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
- Sanding sugar
- 1 8-ounce block of cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lime juice, freshly squeezed or bottled
- Lime zest from one whole lime
- 2–1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried
- Fresh strawberries, stems removed and cut in half
- Optional garnish: additional lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into circles using a biscuit cutter.
- Mix cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla in a stand mixer until smooth.
- Place the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry round and top with fresh fruit.
- Bake for 15-16 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish pastry (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg