Puff Pastry Peach Danish
This Puff Pastry Peach Danish recipe is super simple to make: it's crunchy and soft, with a layer of cream cheese filling, sugared peaches with a hint of cinnamon, and topped with sugar icing and almonds.
Servings: Danishes
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
Danish
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 medium peaches sliced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powdered
- 1 large egg for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon milk for egg wash
Icing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Start by thawing the puff pastry sheets until easy to handle, about 30-40 minutes.1 sheet frozen puff pastry
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla for 1 minute on low speed.4 ounces (113.4 g) cream cheese, 4 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Cut the peaches into slices and place them in a bowl. Toss them with the cornstarch, sugar and cinnamon, until completely covered.3 medium peaches, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon (0.3 teaspoon) cinnamon
- Pre-heat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it with baking spray.
- Place dough on top of a lightly floured surface and use your hands to press out any seams. Cut it with a pizza cutter into 6 equal rectangles.
- Using a sharp knife, draw a 1/4 inch border or frame into the rectangles and spread 1 Tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each square, making sure not to go over the edge. Then, place 3 slices of peaches on top of the cream cheese
- Mix the egg and milk. Brush, using a pastry brush, the sides of the pastry with a small amount of egg wash. Then, place the pastries on your prepared baking tray. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.1 large egg, 1 tablespoon milk
- While danishes are baking, make the glaze. Mix the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl, until no lumps are visible. Set aside.1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon milk
- Lastly, allow the danish to cool slightly in a wire rack, then drizzle with glaze on top of the Danish, sprinkle with almonds, and enjoy!1/4 cup (27 g) slivered almonds
Notes
Add-Ons & Substitutions
One of the best parts about baking is making a recipe your own. These peach danishes are a wonderful canvas for a few creative twists if you’re feeling inspired.- Swap the peaches for other fruits like berries, nectarines, or thinly sliced apples.
- Try a flavored cream cheese like honey, strawberry, or even lemon
- Add a thin layer of fruit jam under the cream cheese for extra flavor.
- For a nut-free version, simply skip the almonds or sprinkle coarse sugar on top for a little crunch.
Expert Tips
To make sure your peach danishes turn out golden, flaky, and bakery-worthy, keep these little tricks in mind:- Work with puff pastry that’s chilled but pliable; if it gets too warm, pop it back in the fridge for a few minutes before cutting.
- When brushing on the egg wash, use a light hand. Too much can drip down the sides and keep your pastry from rising evenly.
- Let the baked danishes cool slightly before adding the glaze so it doesn’t melt right off.
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter when cutting the pastry rectangles for clean edges that puff up nicely.
- For the prettiest presentation, fan the peach slices slightly instead of stacking them. This gives each pastry that classic “bakery window” look.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 85mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g
