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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danish: A Delightful Fall Treat!


  • Author: Jessica
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious pastry filled with creamy pumpkin and cream cheese, perfect for fall.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package of puff pastry (thawed)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares.
  3. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  4. Place a spoonful of the pumpkin cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
  5. Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling and seal them.
  6. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
  • Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
  • These can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Danish
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danish, Fall Treat, Pastry, Dessert