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Flaky Peach and Cream Cheese Danish with Almond Glaze

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A quick and easy homemade danish featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy sweetened cream cheese and fresh peaches, topped with a subtle nutty almond glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet of puff pastry (about 8 oz / 225 g), thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60 g)
  • 1–2 tablespoons almond milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
  3. Unfold thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 4 equal squares (about 4×4 inches each).
  4. Spread about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese filling on each square, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  5. Arrange thin peach slices evenly on top of the cream cheese. Optionally sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over peaches.
  6. Fold edges of each square inward to create a frame around filling and fruit. Press lightly to adhere.
  7. Brush exposed pastry edges with beaten egg and sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar.
  8. Bake on middle rack for 20-22 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  9. While baking, whisk powdered sugar, almond milk, and almond extract until smooth to make glaze.
  10. After baking, let danishes cool about 5 minutes, then drizzle almond glaze over each and sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
  11. Allow danishes to cool about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat peaches dry if they release a lot of juice to prevent soggy pastry. Keep puff pastry cold until use. Use a small offset spatula or back of spoon to spread cream cheese filling evenly. Do not overcrowd baking sheet. Glaze while danishes are warm for best finish. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and milk substitutes. For nut-free glaze, replace almond extract with vanilla and omit sliced almonds.

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Keywords: peach danish, cream cheese danish, almond glaze, puff pastry dessert, easy danish recipe, homemade danish

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