Description
Transform your extra cranberry sauce into a delightful leftover cranberry sauce cheese danish that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert! This recipe combines creamy, sweet cream cheese with tangy cranberry sauce, all enveloped in flaky puff pastry. It’s an easy and impressive way to use up holiday leftovers while creating a stunning treat that will have everyone coming back for more. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up these scrumptious danishes in no time. Bring warmth and flavor to your table with this simple yet indulgent recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup leftover cranberry sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the puff pastry into 8 equal rectangles, score the edges, and poke holes in the center.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Place 1-2 tablespoons in the center of each pastry rectangle.
- Top with 1-2 tablespoons of cranberry sauce.
- Brush edges with an egg wash (beaten egg mixed with water) and bake for about 16 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg