Easy Cheese Danish [0001059]

Ingredients:

1 package (8 ounces) gluten-free cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 package (17.3 ounces) gluten-free puff pastry sheets (2 sheets), thawed
1/4 cup gluten-free raspberry or apricot jam (optional for topping)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk (gluten-free)
Fresh berries for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened gluten-free cream cheese, granulated sugar, and pure vanilla extract until smooth.

Beat in the eggs until the mixture is well combined and creamy. Set aside.

Roll out one sheet of the thawed gluten-free puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle, about 9x12 inches.

Cut the pastry into 4 equal squares.

Place a generous spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square.

Fold each square diagonally to create a triangle, sealing the edges by pressing with a fork.

Transfer the filled pastries to the prepared baking sheet.

Repeat the process with the second sheet of puff pastry.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed.

Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

If desired, warm the raspberry or apricot jam in the microwave for a few seconds until it's easier to drizzle. Drizzle a little jam over each pastry.

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the pastries.

Garnish your Easy Cheese Danish with fresh berries if desired.

Enjoy these gluten-free Cheese Danish pastries as a delightful breakfast or brunch treat!