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A fork drizzles white icing over cheese danish on a wire cooling rack.

Cheese Danish Starbucks Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
If you love Starbucks’ Cheese Danish, then you’ll love this homemade version. With a buttery, golden crust and sweet cream cheese filling, it’s the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy coffee break. Made with simple ingredients in 30 minutes or less, enjoy your cafe favorite at home anytime you want to.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pastries
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed in the refrigerator overnight
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 medium egg whisked
  • 1 tablespoon water

For the glaze:

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix cream cheese and sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Roll out the puff pastry over a lightly floured surface and cut each sheet into 8 equal rectangles. Work in batches to place them on the prepared baking sheet with a little space between each one.
  • Combine the egg and water into an egg wash in a small bowl. Brush the edges of each piece with a little egg wash. Then, fold the edges in, no more than ¾ inch on each side.
  • Divide the filling evenly between all pastries and spread it around with the back of a spoon.
  • Brush the edges of the pastry dough one more time with egg wash.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Rotate the pan and continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  • Let cool slightly, while making the icing. Whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze. Drizzle over the pastries before serving warm or at room temperature.

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Notes

  • Cold pastry puffs up best in the oven. If it starts to get soft while working, pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes before baking.
  • Clean cuts prevent the pastry from tearing and help it puff evenly, so use a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
  • Wait for the danishes to cool slightly before glazing so the glaze does not immediately melt off.
  • Add fresh fruit like berries or sliced peaches on top of the cheese before baking for variation. You can also divide about ½ cup fruit preserves between all the pastries or 1 small spoonful of your favorite jam and spread it over the cream cheese after baking, before adding the glaze.
  • Too much filling can cause the danish to leak while baking. Stick to about 1 tablespoon per pastry.
Serve: Pair with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or a frothy cappuccino for a classic café-style experience. Excellent for breakfast or brunch.
Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven for a crisp texture. Thaw frozen cheese danishes in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 175mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 417IUCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
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