Gluten-Free Cheese Danish Recipe: Easy Starbucks Dupe! Recipe
This Gluten-Free Cheese Danish is a delicious and easy-to-make treat inspired by Starbucks’ famous pastry. Featuring a creamy sweetened cream cheese filling nestled inside flaky gluten-free puff pastry, it’s perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack. The smooth glaze on top adds a beautiful finishing touch that makes these Danish pastries irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Cheese Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of table salt
Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet Schar gluten-free puff pastry (defrosted and brought to room temperature)
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the Danish pastries.
- Make the cheese filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until smooth and creamy to create a flavorful filling.
- Prepare puff pastry: Unroll the gluten-free puff pastry sheet gently. If there are any cracks, patch them or reroll the dough to ensure even pastry. This helps maintain the pastry’s structure while baking.
- Cut pastry: Slice the pastry sheet into 6 equal-sized rectangles. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing each piece about 2 inches apart for proper airflow and even baking.
- Prick centers: Using a fork, prick the centers of each pastry rectangle gently. This prevents excessive puffing in the center and creates a nice base for the filling.
- Add filling: Spoon a dollop of the cream cheese filling onto the center of each pastry, being careful to avoid spreading to the edges to prevent leakage while baking.
- Apply egg wash: Beat the egg in a small bowl. Use a pastry brush to brush the exposed edges of each pastry rectangle with the egg wash. This will give them a beautiful golden brown color once baked.
- Bake: Bake the pastries in the preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the filling looks set. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before glazing.
- Prepare glaze: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and milk until smooth and pourable. Transfer the glaze to a small zip-top bag and cut a tiny corner off to create a piping bag.
- Decorate: Pipe thin lines of glaze across each Danish pastry for a decorative, sweet finish. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving your delicious gluten-free cheese Danishes.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing without lumps.
- If the gluten-free puff pastry is too brittle, allow it to sit at room temperature a bit longer before unrolling.
- To make these dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Store leftover Danishes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Reheat gently in a toaster oven or conventional oven to restore flakiness.
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