Description
A flaky, handheld pastry featuring a creamy tangy cream cheese base topped with a sweet and tart frozen berry compote. Perfect for breakfast or tea time, this Danish combines quick assembly with restaurant-quality results.
Ingredients
Mixed berries (frozen)
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
8 oz cream cheese (block style)
1 sheet puff pastry (halal-certified)
1 unbeaten egg (for glaze)
2 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Roll out puff pastry on parchment paper
Score into vertical strips using knife
Spread softened cream cheese mixture evenly on pastry
Top with cooled berry compote
Fold strips over center like a braid
Chill filled pastries 20 minutes
Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar
Bake 20 minutes until golden and puffed
Notes
Use halal-certified puff pastry to ensure no pork-derived ingredients
Frozen berries work best for consistent texture
Sprinkle sugar amount can be adjusted to preference
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg