Peach Cream Cheese Braided Danish Recipe
Indulge in a delightful Peach Cream Cheese Braided Danish that combines the sweetness of peaches with a creamy cheese filling, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat with your favorite hot beverage.
- Author: moretti
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-28 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 1 braided Danish 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 6 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
Peach Filling:
- 1 (15 oz) can Del Monte Garden Quality® sliced peaches (raspberry-flavored, optional), drained
Pastry:
- 1 sheet store-bought frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package instructions
Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg mixed with 1 Tbsp water
Toppings:
- Coarse sugar (e.g., raw sugar)
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, salt, and lemon juice, and mix until well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the Peach Filling: Slice the drained peaches into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Assemble the Pastry: Dust a sheet of parchment paper with flour. Lay the thawed puff pastry sheet on top and lightly roll it out. Spread the cream cheese mixture down the center, leaving a border, and arrange the peach slices on top.
- Cut and Braid the Pastry: Trim the top corners and make diagonal notches along the sides. Fold the strips over the filling in a crisscross pattern to form a braid.
- Egg Wash: Beat the egg and water together, brush the top of the pastry, and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F for 25-28 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Glaze and Serve: Once cooled, mix powdered sugar and milk for a glaze. Drizzle over the pastry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Peach Cream Cheese Danish, Braided Danish, Pastry Recipe, Peach Pastry