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Easy Peach Cream Cheese Danish Braid

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A simple and impressive Danish braid featuring flaky puff pastry, creamy sweetened cream cheese, and fresh peach slices. Perfect for brunch or dessert with a bakery-quality finish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets puff pastry (about 8 oz or 225 g each), thawed but cold
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 medium fresh peaches, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting or glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes with mixer or 5 minutes by hand). Set aside.
  3. Thinly slice peaches and toss gently with lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one puff pastry sheet into a 12×9 inch rectangle. Trim edges if needed.
  5. Spread cream cheese filling evenly in the center third of the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border at top and bottom.
  6. Arrange peach slices over the cream cheese in a single layer without overcrowding.
  7. Cut 1-inch wide strips on both long sides of the pastry, cutting from edge toward filling but stopping 1 inch from cream cheese center.
  8. Starting at the top, fold strips over the filling, alternating sides and overlapping slightly to create a braid. Press ends to seal gently.
  9. Brush entire braid with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown, checking after 15 minutes to avoid burning.
  11. Cool on baking sheet for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold to handle easily. Do not overfill to avoid sogginess. Use a sharp knife for clean braid strips. Egg wash is essential for a golden, shiny finish. Watch baking time closely to prevent burning. Fresh peaches are best; drain canned peaches thoroughly if used. Can freeze braid before baking, adding 10 minutes to bake time when baking from frozen.

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Keywords: peach danish, cream cheese danish, puff pastry dessert, brunch recipe, easy danish braid, fruit danish, flaky pastry

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