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Easy Gluten-Free Cheese Danish (Starbucks Copycat)

Easy Gluten-Free Cheese Danish (Starbucks Copycat)

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Indulge in a delightful treat with this Easy Gluten-Free Cheese Danish, a Starbucks copycat recipe that brings café-style pastries right into your kitchen! Ready in just 30 minutes, this danish features flaky Schar gluten-free puff pastry filled with a rich and creamy cream cheese mixture. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack, each bite offers a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. The beautiful golden-brown finish topped with a sweet glaze makes these danishes not only delicious but also visually impressive.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  3. Unroll the gluten-free puff pastry and cut it into six equal rectangles, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Prick the centers of each rectangle with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  5. Add a dollop of cream cheese filling to the center of each rectangle.
  6. Brush the exposed edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown; let cool slightly before glazing.
  8. Mix powdered sugar and milk to create the glaze; pipe it onto cooled danishes.

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