Starbuck's Cheese Danish

If your morning coffee run isn't complete without a treat from the Starbucks bakery case, you're not alone. Now, you can make it at home! This amazing copycat Starbucks cheese danish recipe is super quick and delicious, leaving you with a warm, flaky pastry at home in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: 6

Equipment

Hand Mixer
Mixing Bowls
baking sheet
parchment paper

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 sheet puff pastry thawed
1 egg yolk separated
1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

Prep the Pastry: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lay out the thawed puff pastry sheets and cut each into six rectangles (12 total). Score a ½-inch border around each rectangle, cutting halfway through. Use a fork to prick the center to prevent excessive puffing.
Assemble the Base: In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Spread the mixture evenly over the center of each pastry, avoiding the border.
Egg Wash: Transfer the pastry rectangles to a baking sheet, spaced 1 inch apart. Whisk the egg and milk, then brush the mixture over the pastry borders.
Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up. Transfer pastries to a wire rack to cool slightly.

Heather's Helpful Hints

Cut and Transfer with Ease: Use a pizza cutter to slice along the dough seams and a bench scraper to transfer Danishes intact.
Baking & Sweetness: Bake for 18-20 minutes. Add a glaze if desired, but it's already quite sweet.
Flavor Options: Swap vanilla for almond extract or use both for extra flavor depth.
Reheating Tips: For crispiness, reheat in the oven or air fryer (3-5 minutes); otherwise, it may get soggy in the microwave.

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