Starbucks Cheese Danish

I love going to Starbucks for their delicious coffee and a sweet treat once in a awhile, I always get their Cheese Danish because of the buttery, flakey and gooey taste. But since I have been trying to make coffee at home, I decided to make my favorite treat as well.

It starts with a puffy pastry that you can easily get at your local grocery stores. Then adding the cream cheese mixture makes them so delicious. You may like these other copycat Starbucks treats – Starbucks Pumpkin Scones Recipe or Starbucks Brownies Recipe.

Why We Love Starbucks Cheese Danish

These Starbucks Cheese Danish are made easily with simple ingredients. The hint of lemon and the flaky crust makes them a sweet treat for any occasion.

Making this Cheese Danish Recipe at home saves me time and money. You can serve them warm by heating in the microwave for a delicious treat. For a delicious variations, use jam instead.

Ingredients

• Sheet Puff Pastry – Use thawed store-bought puff pastry sheets
• Cream Cheese – For the best texture use softened cream cheese

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How to Make Starbucks Cheese Danish

• Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  

Step 2 – In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest or teaspoon lemon juice and salt until combined. You can mix with a stand mixer or a hand mixer.

Step 3 – In a small bowl, whisk together the egg wash ingredients.  Set aside. 

Step 4 – Roll the puff pastry out on a flat surface and cut the puff pastry evenly into 8 rectangles. Place the puff pastry rectangles on the prepared baking sheet. 

Step 5 – Use a fork to poke holes down the center of each puff pastry rectangle. Make sure to leave an approximate ½ inch border around the edges of the puff pastry. 

Step 6 – Fill a piping bag or ziplock bag with the cream cheese mixture and cut the tip off. Pipe the cream cheese mixture onto each rectangle on top of the holes created with the forks.

Step 7 – Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash on the outside edges of each rectangle. 

• Step 8 – Bake for 12-15 minutes until the pastries are golden brown and the edges start to puff up slightly. 
• Step 9 – Let the pastries cool on a wire rack and then they are ready to serve and enjoy.

Expert Tips

• Baking Sheet – We recommend lining a baking sheet with parchment paper to easily serve and make cleanup a breeze.
• Puff Pastry Sheet – You can easily find the puff pastry dough at the grocery store. Use a rolling pin to evenly roll out the dough if you prefer.
• Cream Cheese Frosting – Make sure to not add to much sweet cream cheese filling to the pastry dough. We like to use piping bag to easily spread the mixture onto the puff pastry.
• Baking Puff Pastry – This dessert is best served not over baked. You want the texture to be light and flaky pastry so remove from oven when the pastry is golden brown. Baking time will vary depending on your oven.

Serving Suggestions

Cream cheese danish is perfect served as a breakfast or an after dinner treat. I love to enjoy mine with a cup of coffee such as this Best Iced Coffee Recipe with Homemade Coffee Creamer Recipe topped with Homemade Whipped Cream.

You can add a side of Fruit Salad Recipe made with your favorite fruits and a side of Air Fryer Bacon for a complete meal idea.

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