Easy Raspberry Danish
A delightful pastry that combines flaky puff pastry with the sweet and tart flavor of fresh raspberries, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
- Place a spoonful of the raspberry mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to form a Danish shape.
- Whisk the egg and brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the Danish cool slightly on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest or using different berries. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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