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Gluten-Free Cheese Danish

A delightful treat combining a creamy cheese filling with a flaky gluten-free pastry, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry and Filling
  • 1 sheet gluten-free puff pastry, thawed Ensure fully thawed for best texture.
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
For Serving
  • 1 egg lightly beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for dusting) Dust before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unfold the thawed gluten-free puff pastry sheet onto the prepared pan.
  3. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Cut the pastry sheet into 4 equal squares.
  5. Spoon a generous tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each square.
  6. Fold two opposite corners of each square into the center, pressing down lightly to seal.
  7. Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed up and a deep golden brown.
  2. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat in the oven to restore flakiness.