Recipe For Sugar Plum Danish: Festive And Delicious

If you’re looking to recreate the delightful experience of enjoying a sweet treat from your favorite coffee shop, this Copycat Starbucks Sugar Plum Cheese Danish is the perfect recipe for you! This indulgent pastry combines a rich cheese filling with a sweet fruit topping that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time you need a little pick-me-up, this recipe is easy to follow and simply delicious.

Sugar Plum Danish

With a flaky and buttery pastry layered with a creamy cheese filling and topped with a luscious sugar plum filling, this danish is a real showstopper. Let’s get started on making this delightful treat!

Ingredients

1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar plums, diced (or substitute with any berry of your choice)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Optional: additional powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to ensure it’s even.
Cut the pastry into rectangles (about 3x5 inches) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. This will be your creamy filling.
Spread a generous spoonful of the cream cheese mixture over the center of each pastry rectangle.
In another bowl, combine the diced sugar plums with granulated sugar and cornstarch. Allow this mixture to sit for a few minutes to create a syrupy filling.
Top the cream cheese layer on each danish with a generous spoonful of the sugar plum mixture.
Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling to create a little pocket, then brush the tops with the beaten egg for a lovely golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
Once baked, let them cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

These Copycat Starbucks Sugar Plum Cheese Danish pastries are sure to impress! Their flaky texture and sweet filling will make them a favorite for any occasion. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea for the perfect pairing!