This Starbucks cheese danish recipe is a simple yet delicious breakfast pastry that you can make in the comfort of your own home to elevate your brunch. It is made with puff pastry, cream cheese, lemon, vanilla, and sugar and tastes incredible!
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This is the best Starbucks cheese danish recipe
There is something extra special about a golden brown, crunchy, flaky, and creamy pastry to go with your cup of coffee. It is light, slightly sweetened, and makes for a great at-home for your weekly breakfast or weekend brunch.
Of course, we are using store-bought puff pastry sheets to make this delicious cheese pastry even easier to recreate. Of course, you can make your own homemade puff pastry if you want to turn this into a fun baking project on weekends but both would work great.
They are filled with creamy sweet cheese, and packed with lemon and vanilla flavors to bring it all together.
Why you need to make this recipe!
- It is a super easy recipe that you can recreate at home with a few simple ingredients.
- These breakfast treats pair so well with a nice cup of hot coffee.
- With this at-home version of your favorite coffee shop treat you’ll be able to skip the drive-through lanes and save money too because this is a fraction of the cost of the real deal!
- These cheese danishes taste even better than the Starbucks version.
Ingredients for this Starbucks danish
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this simple recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Puff pastry dough- You should be able to find this in the frozen aisles of your grocery stores. It will give us the most flaky pastry ever after baking.
- Granulated sugar
- Cream cheese- This is not the traditional cheese Starbucks uses in their danishes, but the good news is that cream cheese works just as well to give that delicious cheesy danish taste.
- Vanilla extract – Make sure to use the good stuff for ultimate flavor development.
- Egg- This is used as an egg wash to make the edges on the sheets of puff pastry golden brown.
Add-ins
- Feel free to mix in chocolate chips into the cheese filling for a delicious chocolate chip cheese danish.
How to make this Starbucks cream cheese danish
This is how you can make these Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- In a medium bowl, cream the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together on low speed until smooth.
- On a parchment paper lined cookie sheet slice the sheet of puff pastry into 8 rectangles using a knife of a pizza cutter.
- In a medium powder, cream the cream cheese, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Fill a piping bag with the cream cheese and cut the tip off about 2 centimeters in. Pipe a line in the center of each puff pastry rectangle making sure to leave about half an inch on each side. In a small bowl whisk the egg with a tablespoon of water.
- Brush the edges with the egg wash and bake in the preheated oven.
- Serve as is or top with your favorite fruits for a fancier finish.
You can mix this with a whisk, a hand mixer, or even a stand mixer.
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
HOW TO STORE THESE Starbucks CHEESE DANISHES?
To store your cheese danish, place them in an airtight container and place them in the fridge. Whenever you’re ready you can microwave your puff pastry cheese danish or pop it in the oven at 350 for a few minutes and enjoy.
CAN I FREEZE PUFF PASTRY CHEESE DANISHES?
Yes, you can! You can freeze them in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Once ready to serve thaw them in the fridge overnight and reheat them on a parchment-lined prepared baking sheet in a 350F preheated oven for a few minutes.
What cheese does Starbucks use in their treat?
From the website, it looks like they use Neufchâtel cheese in their danishes.
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 & ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Egg wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F, then line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a flat surface spread the puff pastry and cut it into 6 equally sized squares or rectangles depending on the shape of your puff pastry. Place on the baking sheet.1 sheet puff pastry
- In a medium bowl, cream the cream cheese, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Fill a piping bag with the cream cheese and cut the tip off about 2 centimeters in. Pipe a line in the center of each puff pastry rectangle making sure to leave about half an inch on each side.4 oz cream cheese, 2 & ½ tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water to make the egg wash. Dip a pastry brush in the egg wash, and brush the edges of the puff pastry.1 egg, 1 tablespoon water
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-16 minutes before pulling them out and letting them cool down on a cooling rack
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Sophia
OMG!!! THESE ARE SO GOOD!!! I WILL DEF BE MAKING THESE AGAIN!!!!!!! 🙂
Raymond
I just finished making these and WOW, I am still reeling from how damn easy these were to make! I will truly never return to Starbucks now that I know I can make these babies at home.
I ended up using 8 oz of cream cheese for 1 sheet of pastry because I like mine with extra filling, but otherwise followed the recipe as is. I did also add a dash of cooking rum to the cream cheese and I highly recommend others try it as well, it really deepens the flavor and makes it extra rich.
If I ever have to make pastries in a hurry I will definitely be making these.
Chahinez
I like that you added extra filling, sometimes I do that as well 😉
Lindsey
I have made these and love them! Question- could you mix up the cream cheese mixture, place in a baggie, and store in the fridge overnight to use the next morning? Thanks!
Chahinez
Yes you can absolutely store the cream cheese filling in an airtight container or ziplock overnight 🙂
Michelle
How do you store them I’m hoping to have them fresh for the weekend I did add some fresh berries on top before baking.
Should they be in the fridge ?
Chahinez
you can keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. If you need to store them longer, it’s best to freeze them. Allow them to cool completely, then place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Once they’re frozen, you can transfer them to a freezer bag or container. To reheat, simply bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.
Jaden
i made these and didn’t love the taste but my mom who’s a huge cream cheese fan really enjoyed them! definitely will re-attempt but maybe be less generous with the cream cheese for myself
Chahinez
Totally understand! Everyone is different 😊
Minnie Cheng
Just made these 10 minutes ago and savoring every puff crumble. It was an easy recipe with simple ingredients! Thank you for explaining each step, and THANK YOU for repeating the ingredients in steps. It makes me not need to scroll up and down. It’s something small but can be time consuming and sticky fingers. Now to look at the other recipes you have! 🙂
Chahinez
I totally get it! I can’t wait to hear what you make next! 😁
Emilia
Love these! Although the filling only made 3 Danishes for me as well, given how much cream cheese is on the Danishes shown in the picture!
Chahinez
Thank you for trying out the recipe!
Becky Corona
I made this recipe and it only made 3 for me without doubling it. So I would recommend doubling it to get the same amount of filling as she did in her video
Chahinez
I tried it with double the amount of filling but unfortunately it leaks everywhere. You can do that if you would like but you might have a little leakage.
Monet Dufala
Sooo good !!
Chahinez
That’s awesome to hear!
Jay
So quick and easy and really good!!
Chahinez
I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe!!
Amber
very good! made on multiple occasions! on the last few times I’ve just used egg yolks and 1/2 tablespoon of water and it actually made a huge difference, a good difference!
Chahinez
That’s awesome!
anty
super easy to make! i found the 1/3 less fat cream cheese to actually be the cheese starbucks uses (it says on fine print in the package) lol! will def be making again
Chahinez
Glad you enjoyed the recipe 😊
Sha
Easy love it 🥰
Chahinez
Thank you 😊
Megan
Loved how simple these were to make but tasted so good!
JJ
Just like Starbys! Not too sweet. And I can’t even tell you how quick and easy these were. Be careful not to overfill the pastry with the delicious filling. I had one that ooozed over the edge. Oops!
Chahinez
I’m happy you enjoyed the recipe!
Chrystalle
OMG….I just made these & they came out AMAZING! I’ve been following you on IG for sometime & the way you recreate things is just amazing. Can’t wait to continue to try more of your recipes.
Chahinez
Thank you for the kind words! 😊