Leftover Cranberry Sauce Cheese Danish
Transform your leftover cranberry sauce into a delightful treat with this easy leftover cranberry sauce cheese danish recipe. Flaky puff pastry envelops a luscious cream cheese filling, topped with the sweet-tart goodness of cranberry sauce. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert, these danishes are quick to prepare and satisfyingly delicious. Surprise your family and friends with this festive pastry that’s sure to impress. Enjoy them warm, or let them cool for a delightful snack at any time of day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup leftover cranberry sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbsp orange juice
- optional: orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the puff pastry into eight rectangles and score edges without cutting through. Poke holes in the center with a fork.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spoon this mixture onto each pastry square.
- Top with cranberry sauce and brush edges with an egg wash made from beaten egg and water.
- Bake for about 16 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg