Ingredients
- Fresh peaches
- Puff pastry or Danish dough
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Egg wash (1 egg + water)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Thaw puff pastry in the refrigerator as per package instructions or roll out Danish dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Peaches: Slice peaches, remove pits, and toss with sugar and cinnamon.
- Assemble the Danish: Cut dough into squares or rectangles, add cream cheese mixture and peach slices, then fold corners towards the center.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the Danish with egg wash.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Let Cool and Enjoy: Allow to cool slightly and optionally drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
Notes
Ensure the dough is cold for flakiness and do not overcrowd the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian