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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danish: A Fall Favorite You’ll Love!

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danish

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A delicious and flaky pastry filled with a creamy pumpkin and cream cheese mixture, perfect for fall.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package of puff pastry (thawed)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares.
  3. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  4. Place a spoonful of the pumpkin cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
  5. Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling and seal them.
  6. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed before using.
  • Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips to the filling for extra flavor.
  • These can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.

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