Description
A delightful pastry filled with creamy Meyer lemon-infused cream cheese, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into squares.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, Meyer lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket and seal the edges.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add more zest.
- These can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg