Mini Chocolate Danish
 
Makes 18
Ingredients
  • 1 (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed (2 sheets)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted, plus more for drizzling
  • Confectioners’ sugar
  • 36 small raspberries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Gently unfold 1 puff pastry sheet, and place on a lightly floured surface. Trim edges to create a 9-inch square. Cut into 9 (3-inch) squares.
  3. Fold 1 square in half to form a triangle, with the fold toward you. Using a sharp paring knife and starting ¼ inch from right side of triangle, cut from base of triangle to ¼ inch below top point. Starting ¼ inch from left side, cut from base of triangle to ½ inch below previous cut. Unfold square; brush with egg. Fold cut left side over center, and place point in line with opposite inside point. Fold cut right side over center, and place in line with opposite inside point. Place on prepared pan. Repeat with remaining squares, placing at least 1 inch apart on prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm, 15 to 20 minutes. Repeat with remaining puff pastry.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Whisk in granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla. Whisk in flour and salt until smooth. Whisk in melted chocolate. Spoon filling into center of each puff pastry (a little less than 1 tablespoon each), making sure to keep as much as possible off outside edges.
  5. Bake until puffed and deep golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool on pans for 5 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks. Before serving, drizzle with melted chocolate, and dust with confectioners’ sugar. Top each Danish with 2 small raspberries.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/elegant-holiday-feast-christmas-2022/