While I’m not big on sweets anymore, if I’m going to have sweets, I want them in the morning usually. And what’s better as a sweet in the morning than a pastry? And at that… a danish? Mm… I have always had a love for danishes. Something about the mixture of soft flaky pastry dough, cream cheese, and fruit just seems like the perfect combination.
The problem with most danishes out there? Super high in calories and sugar! That’s why I decided to try my hand at making my own. And let me just tell you, these are so crazy simple to make, that they may just become a family staple!
These danishes are made in no time at all with the use of puff pastry dough. Now, I’ll be honest in saying that I think this is the first time that I’ve ever used this particular kind of dough. I was a little unsure at first but, it worked out beautifully.
I lightened these danishes up by using a reduced fat cream cheese and plenty of fresh berries. Other than that, these danishes are super simple and made with just a handful of ingredients. The best part is that you get to control the fruit that you use. Not a fan of berries? Try cherries, banana, etc.
I absolutely loved these danishes and I can’t wait to play around with other toppings and flavor combinations. I’m seeing something using chocolate in the very near future!
TheSkinnyFork.com Delicious homemade danishes made with fresh fruit, cream cheese, and pastry dough. Quick and easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. Prep Time: 5 Minutes • Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1 Danish • Calories: 184 • Fat: 8 g • Saturated Fat: 4 g • Carb: 23 g • Fiber: 1 g • Protein: 5 g • Sugar: 4 g • Sodium: 301 mg
• 1/2 Box. (1 Sheet) Puff Pastry
• 4 Oz. Reduced Fat Cream Cheese
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Sugar
• 1/2 Lemon, Zested & Juiced
• 1 1/2 Tsp. Plain Fat Free Greek Yogurt
• 1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 3 Fresh Strawberries, Sliced
• 1/4 C. Fresh Blueberries
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment or silicone baking mats; set aside.
Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet and cut into 6 equal squares and lightly score a smaller rectangle within; leaving about 1/4" border.
Transfer the squares to the prepared baking sheets.
In a medium bowl, beat together the 4 Oz. cram cheese, 1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar, the juice and zest from half of a lemon, 1 1/2 Tsp. greek yogurt and 1 Tsp. vanilla.
Spoon about 2 Tbsp. of the cream cheese mixture into the center of the rectangles and spread slightly, leaving the 1/4” border. Arrange the berries over the cream cheese as desired.
Place in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the rims of the puff pastry desserts are lightly golden brown.
Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool.
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Nutritional Claims: Balanced • Low Potassium • Kidney Friendly • Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Egg Free • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free •Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • Kosher
