Leftover Cranberry Sauce Cheese Danish
Leftover cranberry sauce cheese danish is a delightful way to repurpose your holiday leftovers into an impressive breakfast treat. With its flaky puff pastry enveloping a creamy filling of sweetened cream cheese and tangy cranberry sauce, this recipe is perfect for cozy family brunches or festive gatherings. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create these beautiful pastries that not only look stunning but also taste incredible. Ideal for using up that extra cranberry sauce, this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: Makes 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup leftover cranberry sauce
- 1 egg (for wash)
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into eight rectangles, scoring edges and poking holes in the center.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread 1-2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto each pastry rectangle.
- Top with 1-2 tablespoons of cranberry sauce.
- Brush edges with whisked egg and water.
- Bake for about 16 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg