Description
A light, buttery Danish pastry filled with pineapple-infused cream cheese, topped with a sweet glaze. This easy brunch pastry brings a tropical twist to a classic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes (optional)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
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Prepare the Dough:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6–8 squares.
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Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in crushed pineapple and coconut flakes (if using).
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Assemble the Danish:
- Spoon filling into the center of each pastry square.
- Fold edges slightly for a decorative look.
- Brush edges with beaten egg for a golden crust.
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Bake to Perfection:
- Transfer to a baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes.
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Add the Glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze.
- Drizzle over the warm Danish.
Notes
- Drain pineapple well to avoid a runny filling.
- Use cold puff pastry for flakier layers.
- Don’t overfill to prevent spilling while baking.
- Try variations like adding mango or using Hawaiian sweet rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert / Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-inspired
Keywords: Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish, tropical pastry, pineapple dessert, island-inspired baking, easy brunch pastry