Chocolate and Cheese Danish Recipe

Name: Chocolate and Cheese Danish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (2 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/4 cup (2 ounces) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips; 2 (9-inch-square) sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed; 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

1
Put an oven rack in the center of the oven.
2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
3
Set aside.
4
Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the cheeses, egg yolk, flour, sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth.
5
Fold in the chocolate chips.
6
Set aside.
7
Cut each sheet of pastry into 4 equal-sized squares.
8
Put 4 pastry squares on each prepared baking sheet.
9
Spoon about 2 to 3 teaspoons of the filling into the center of each piece of pastry.
10
Fold 1 corner of the pastry diagonally over the filling to within 1-inch of the opposite corner.
11
Using a pastry brush, brush the folded-over section lightly with the beaten egg.
12
Fold the opposite corner over the egg-brushed pastry to form an open-ended Danish.
13
Brush the pastry with beaten egg and bake until puffed and golden, about 15 minutes.
14
Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving.

326

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup (2 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature, 1/4 cup (2 ounces) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature, 1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Chocolate and Cheese Danish falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate and Cheese Danish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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