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Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish

Indulge in a flaky Chocolate Cream Cheese Danish filled with rich ganache and luscious cream cheese filling, perfect for brunch or tea time.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry Ingredients
  • 2 sheets Frozen puff pastry sheets Thaw before use.
  • 1 Large egg, for egg wash
  • 1 tsp water, for egg wash
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, room temperature Ensure it is at room temperature for ease of mixing.
  • 1/3 cup White granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup Heavy cream Heat until steaming.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place frozen puff pastry on the counter for 30 minutes to thaw.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium-low heat until it begins to steam.
  3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips, let sit for 1.5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  4. Allow the ganache to rest for 2 hours at room temperature.
  5. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer on high for 1 minute, then add sugar and mix for another minute, followed by vanilla.
  6. Cut the thawed pastry sheets into thirds, creating rectangles.
  7. Whisk the egg and water together for egg wash and brush around the edges of each rectangle.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the pastry rectangles on two lined cookie sheets, ensuring a 1/2 inch edge.
  3. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling onto the center of each pastry.
  4. Chill one sheet in the fridge and one in the freezer for 5 minutes.
  5. Bake one sheet at a time for 17-20 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Allow to cool completely before repeating with the second sheet.
  7. Once cooled, drizzle the chocolate ganache over the pastries.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for an additional 2 days. Experiment with flavors by adding cinnamon or fruits to the filling.