Craving the buttery goodness of a Starbucks cream cheese Danish? Now you can make it right at home! This easy copycat recipe uses flaky puff pastry and a sweet, creamy cheese filling for a treat that’s just as delicious, maybe even better!

How to Make a Starbucks Cream Cheese Danish 

This copycat Starbucks cheese Danish recipe is incredibly easy since there’s no need to make the dough from scratch. In just over 20 minutes, you can enjoy a flaky, delicious dessert or breakfast treat!

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently roll the puff pastry sheet out onto a lightly floured surface to about 9×10.5 inches. Cut the pastry into 8 equal rectangles and place them on the baking sheet.
2. Make the Filling: In a bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whisk together the room temperature cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spoon the mixture into a ziplock bag and then snip the tip off one end.
3. Add the Filling: Pipe some of the sweet cream cheese filling onto the center of each puff pastry rectangle. Leave a small border of uncovered puff pastry exposed.
4. Bake: In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together and then brush the egg wash mixture onto the exposed puff pastry. Bake the danishes for about 8-10 minutes until the pastry has puffed up and become golden brown in color. Let the danishes cool and serve fresh.

More Good Roasted Cauliflower Recipes

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

A head of regular cauliflower can be transformed into thick ‘steaks’ that make a hearty and satisfying meat-free dinner. First browned on the stove and then baked, roasted cauliflower steaks are easy to cook. To form the steaks, use a large knife to slice the cauliflower into four 1/2-inch pieces, working from the center outwards. Remove any leaves and trim the stem. Any extra florets can be reserved for other cauliflower recipes such as rice.

Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower, sliced into 4 steaks
1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 yellow pepper, diced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the tomatoes and yellow pepper on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes until soft.

2.Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for one minute. Place two of the cauliflower steaks in the skillet and sprinkle with salt. Sear until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.

3. Repeat with remaining cauliflower steaks, adding more olive oil to the pan.

4. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 400 degrees until tender. Top with roasted tomatoes, peppers, and fresh parsley to serve.

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

This roasted cauliflower recipe is a fantastic option for a lighter and healthier game day snack. The roasted cauliflower bites are modeled after traditional Buffalo wings, coated with spicy hot sauce. Serve them with a side of Paleo Ranch dipping sauce with a couple of celery sticks, just like Buffalo chicken wings.

Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/3 cup hot sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spread out the cauliflower in an even layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until browned and slightly crispy, turning once.

2. Toss the roasted cauliflower in the hot sauce.

Roasted Cauliflower ‘Poppers’

Serve up these easy roasted cauliflower ‘poppers’ for a healthy finger food. Cauliflower florets are simply tossed with paprika and olive oil before being roasted in the oven. The slightly crispy and flavorful snack is good on its own, or can be served alongside dips and sauces.

Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1-2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spread out the cauliflower in an even layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well to coat.

2. Sprinkle the paprika and salt over the cauliflower and toss to season. Roast for 25-30 minutes until browned and slightly crispy, turning once. Serve warm topped with fresh parsley.