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Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish

Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Chocolate Cream Cheese Danishes, a delectable treat that perfectly combines flaky puff pastry with a rich and creamy filling. With an easy preparation method using frozen puff pastry, this recipe allows you to create impressive pastries for breakfast, brunch, or dessert without spending hours in the kitchen. The luscious chocolate ganache topping adds a touch of decadence that will surely impress your family and friends. Customize these danishes by adding fruits or nuts to the filling for an extra twist!

Ingredients

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  • 2 Frozen puff pastry sheets
  • 8 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup White granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 Large egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tsp Water (for egg wash)
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup Heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Thaw puff pastry for about 30 minutes on the counter.
  2. Prepare ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
  3. Beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until creamy.
  4. Shape pastry into rectangles, apply egg wash, and cut shapes for filling.
  5. Spoon in the cream cheese mixture and chill pastries briefly before baking.
  6. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 17–20 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Top with cooled chocolate ganache.

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