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Peach Danish Pastries Recipe

These Peach Danish Pastries are a delicious homemade pastry made with flaky puff pastry, sweet juicy peaches, and a creamy cheese filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 pastries
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Pastries
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 2 medium ripe peaches
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
Optional Glaze
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 –2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the peaches into thin wedges and toss them with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and flour.
  3. Mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and flour until smooth.
  4. Cut the thawed puff pastry into 8 equal pieces and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Spoon cream cheese filling into the center of each pastry.
  6. Arrange peach slices over the cream cheese.
  7. Whisk the egg with water and brush the pastry edges with the egg wash.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
  9. Cool for several minutes.
  10. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, then drizzle over the cooled pastries if desired.
  11. Serve warm or at room temperature.