Irresistible Peach Danish
A delightful pastry featuring flaky puff pastry, creamy filling, and sweet peaches that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Use vegan alternative if dairy-free.
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 fresh peaches, sliced Peaches should be ripe.
- 1 egg for egg wash
Glaze
- 1 tablespoon milk Use non-dairy milk if needed.
- powdered sugar for glaze To taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Making the Pastry
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface.
- Cut the dough into squares or circles.
Fill and Shape
- In a bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry piece.
- Add fresh peach slices over the cream cheese mixture.
- Fold the pastry edges over to seal.
Baking and Glazing
- Brush the pastries with egg wash.
- Place pastries on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar and milk for the glaze.
- Once baked, drizzle glaze over the pastries.
Notes
You can freeze unbaked pastries for up to 1 month. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) before serving.