Copycat Starbucks Cream Cheese Danish
This Imitation Starbucks Cream Cheese Danish is so delicious you won’t be able to stop consuming it. It features a sweet, flaky crust packed with the ideal amount of cream cheese filling.
If you relish a cheese danish for breakfast or as a snack, then this recipe is perfect for you. This cream cheese danish recipe mimics the Starbucks variety. You know that flaky crust with delightful cream cheese filling. This one is just as delightful, if not better than the original.
Reasons to Make This Cream Cheese Danish
- Simplicity – The most time-consuming aspect of this Cream Cheese Danish recipe is blending the filling together.
- Buttery & Flaky – A quick and straightforward dough with a scrumptious cream cheese center makes this danish irresistible.
- Great as Leftovers – After savoring this delightful Imitation Starbucks Cream Cheese Danish for breakfast, you can save the extras for a midday snack.
If you enjoy recipes like this, you might also like this Peach Cobbler recipe.
Ingredients Required
- homemade or pre-packaged puff pastry
- cream cheese
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
- lemon juice
Steps to Create Imitation Starbucks Cream Cheese Danish
- In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, sugar, juice of half a lemon, zest of the remaining half lemon, and vanilla. (Photos 1 & 2)
- Slice sheets of puff pastry into rectangular sections. Brush with an egg wash if desired. (Photos 3 & 4)
- Place pastry in the air fryer basket and cook at 370 for 5 minutes. (Photo 5)
- Remove and add a dollop of cream cheese filling in the center, then cook for an additional 2 minutes. (Photo 6)
Storage Instructions
Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Ensure they are stored in a sealed container or storage bag.
Helpful Tips
- The dough is simple to prepare and can be made in advance, then tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the fridge for up to one day.
- Make sure your dough is nice and chilled if you’re using homemade dough. Cold dough yields the flakiest pastry.
- If you lack an air fryer, these can be baked at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.
- An egg wash is optional, but it will enhance the appearance of your pastry.
Variations and Substitutions
- If you don’t have cream cheese, consider using mascarpone or another kind of soft cheese.
- You may also include blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries in the center as a delightful twist.
- This pastry pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea.
- To create a cheese and cherry danish, include some canned cherry pie filling to the cream cheese mixture before adding it to the pastry.
Imitation Starbucks Cream Cheese Danish FAQs
Yes, just keep it in a sealed container or bag and refrigerate it until you are ready to serve.
You can heat the danish in the microwave for around 10 to 15 seconds.
Yes, simply store the pastry in a freezer-safe bag and put it in the freezer. I recommend consuming them within 3 months for optimal freshness.
Imitation Starbucks Cream Cheese Danish
This imitation recipe for a Starbucks cream cheese danish offers a delightful and enjoyable option for breakfast or dessert.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, juice of 1/2 lemon, zest of the remaining half lemon, and vanilla.
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Slice sheets of puff pastry into rectangular portions.
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Arrange pastry in the air fryer basket and fry at 370 for 5 minutes. Optionally brush with egg wash.
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Take out and add a dollop of cream cheese mixture in the middle, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
Calories: 358kcal (18%) Carbohydrates: 37g (12%) Protein: 4g (8%) Fat: 22g (34%) Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 21mg (7%) Sodium: 163mg (7%) Potassium: 64mg (2%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 18g (20%) Vitamin A: 256IU (5%) Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) Calcium: 25mg (3%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
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