This Copycat Starbucks Cheese Danish recipe is a simple and delightful way to have the coffee shop experience from the comfort of your own home! With only 6 simple ingredients, these treats can be made in minutes!
Allow puff pastry and cream cheese to come to room temperature by sitting on counter for at least 1 hour.
In a mixing bowl cream together softened Cream Cheese with Powdered Sugar, Heavy Cream and Vanilla Extract. Mix until combined.
Place the mixture in a pastry bag or Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off for ease of piping onto puff pastry.
On a flat surface sprinkle a little bit of flour and place puff pasty. Roll the puff pastry with a rolling pin to square up the edges. Do not press flat.
Cut pastry into 6 equal rectangles.
Pipe the filling into the center of the pastry.
Mix the egg and water until fully combined to make an egg wash.
Air Fryer Directions
Place the danishes into the Air Fryer basket. Brush the edges of each pastry with the egg wash.
Air Fry at 330 F Degrees for 7-8 minutes or until golden brown.
Sprinkle with dusting of Powdered Sugar, and allow them to cool on a cooling rack.
Oven Baked Directions
Place the danishes onto a prepared baking sheet. Brush the edges of each pastry with the egg wash.
Bake at 400F Degrees for 9-11 minutes.
Sprinkle your hot Cream Cheese Danishes with Powdered Sugar.
Notes
Storage:
Store: Once your danishes have fully cooled on a cooling rack, store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can be enjoyed for up to 3 days, and I'd recommend reheating them slightly for the best results.
Freezing: To freeze, place the pastries in a single layer on a lined baking sheet and freeze until solid. Once solid, transfer them to a Ziplock bag or a sealed container, separating layers with parchment paper.
Reheating: To reheat, you can place the frozen Danish directly in a hot oven, toaster oven, or air fryer until warmed through and the pastry is crispy again.