Easy Gluten-Free Cheese Danish (Starbucks Copycat)
Indulge in a delightful treat with this Easy Gluten-Free Cheese Danish (Starbucks Copycat) recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes, these pastries feature a flaky Schar gluten-free puff pastry filled with a creamy, sweet cream cheese mixture. Perfect for breakfast or as a satisfying snack, they’re versatile enough to impress at brunch or serve as a comforting dessert. With a golden crust and delicious glaze, each bite offers rich flavor and texture that rivals your favorite coffee shop version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 sheet Schar gluten-free puff pastry (defrosted)
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Unroll the gluten-free puff pastry and cut into 6 equal rectangles. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Prick the centers lightly with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Add cream cheese filling in the center of each rectangle without overfilling.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
- While cooling, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and milk; pipe over cooled danishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 47mg