Easy Gluten-Free Cheese Danish (Starbucks Copycat)
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a café-style treat with this Easy Gluten-Free Cheese Danish (Starbucks Copycat) recipe. Perfectly crafted using Schar gluten-free puff pastry, this recipe combines a creamy, sweetened cream cheese filling with a flaky, golden crust that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Whether it’s a special breakfast, a brunch gathering, or an afternoon snack, these danishes are sure to impress your family and friends. With their impressive presentation and delicious flavor profile, you won’t believe they’re gluten-free!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of table salt
- 1 sheet Schar gluten-free puff pastry (defrosted)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Roll out the gluten-free puff pastry and cut into 6 rectangles.
- Prick the centers of each rectangle with a fork.
- Fill each rectangle with the cream cheese mixture.
- Brush edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown; let cool slightly before glazing.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk for the glaze; pipe over cooled danishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg