Description
These Pumpkin Danishes feature flaky puff pastry filled with creamy pumpkin and sweetened cream cheese, swirled with warm fall spices. They are quick to prepare, festive, and perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Pumpkin Filling:
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½ cup pumpkin puree
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¼ cup light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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1 large egg
For the Pastry:
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2 sheets puff pastry, thawed according to package
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1 large egg + 2 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Optional Glaze:
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⅔ cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and egg until blended.
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Unfold puff pastry and cut into 12 rectangles. Prick each with a fork several times.
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Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture, then pumpkin mixture on each rectangle. Swirl with a toothpick.
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Whisk egg and water for egg wash. Brush edges of pastry.
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Bake 20 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
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For optional glaze: whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled danishes.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 200-250 kcal
- Sugar: 13-16g
- Sodium: 100-140mg
- Fat: 12-14g
- Saturated Fat: 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4-6g
- Trans Fat: <1g
- Carbohydrates: 23-26g
- Fiber: 1-2g
- Protein: 3-4g