Recipe For Sugar Plum Danish: Festive And Delicious

Get ready to indulge in a delightful treat that will transport your taste buds straight to a cozy café! This Copycat Starbucks Sugar Plum Cheese Danish is a simple yet elegant pastry that brings the joys of the season into your kitchen. With its flaky pastry and creamy cheese filling, it’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Let’s dive into this delicious recipe!

Cheese Danish Image

Feast your eyes on the beautiful Sugar Plum Cheese Danish! The vibrant colors and rich textures make this treat not only a pleasure to eat but also a joy to behold.

Ingredients

To create this scrumptious Sugar Plum Cheese Danish, you will need the following ingredients:

1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1/2 cup sugar plum preserves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: additional powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Now, let’s get to the kitchen and whip up this heavenly Cheese Danish!

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth out creases. Cut the pastry into equal squares, about 4 inches in size.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until creamy and smooth.
Place a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square.
Add a tablespoon of sugar plum preserves on top of the cream cheese mixture.
Fold the corners of each pastry square toward the center and pinch to secure, creating a beautiful dainty design.
Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a nice golden color once baked.
Place the pastries onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are golden and flaky.
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Dust with additional powdered sugar for an extra sweet touch if desired.

Enjoy your homemade Copycat Starbucks Sugar Plum Cheese Danish! Whether you’re enjoying these with a cup of coffee or sharing them with loved ones, they are sure to be a hit!