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Delicious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danish with a flaky pastry and creamy filling

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danish

A delightful and indulgent treat combining rich pumpkin flavors and creamy cheese, perfect for autumn breakfasts or desserts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Danish Dough
  • 1 sheet 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 large 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon of sugar (for sprinkling)
For the Pumpkin Filling
  • 1 cup 1 cup of canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling) Can substitute with fresh pumpkin puree.
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup of cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon of ginger
  • a pinch A pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Whipped cream (for serving)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet. Cut it into squares, about 5×5 inches in size.
  4. Place a generous spoonful of the pumpkin filling in the center of each pastry square.
  5. Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling, pressing gently to seal. You can also twist the corners for a decorative touch.
Baking
  1. Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar for a lovely golden finish.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
  3. Allow cooling for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy while warm!

Notes

You can prepare the filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Gluten-Free Option: Substitute puff pastry with gluten-free pastry dough. Consider adding chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor and texture.