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Leftover Cranberry Sauce Cheese Danish

Leftover Cranberry Sauce Cheese Danish for a Cozy Morning Treat

Transform holiday leftovers with these easy Leftover Cranberry Sauce Cheese Danishes, perfect for a cozy breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 8 danishes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Danish Base
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Dough Ensure it's thawed before use.
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash.
  • 1 tbsp Water For egg wash.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it’s softened.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Feel free to reduce for less sweetness.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Using vanilla paste gives a deeper taste.
  • 1/2 cup Leftover Cranberry Sauce Can be substituted with any berry preserve.
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For drizzle.
  • 2 tbsp Orange Juice Can switch to lemon for a different twist.
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Pastry Brush
  • knife
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Slice thawed puff pastry dough into 8 rectangles, score a border, and poke the center with a fork.
  3. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Place 1-2 tablespoons in each rectangle's center.
  4. Top each with 1-2 tablespoons of cranberry sauce, leaving edges uncovered.
  5. Create an egg wash by beating one egg with water, then brush it around the pastry edges.
  6. Bake for about 16 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  7. Whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth to make the icing.
  8. Drizzle icing over cooled danishes once they have slightly cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, keep puff pastry chilled before baking and allow danishes to cool before icing.

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