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pumpkin butter cheesecake danishes

Pumpkin Butter Cheesecake Danishes for Cozy Mornings

Delicious pumpkin butter cheesecake danishes, perfect for cozy mornings and elevating your breakfast game.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 danishes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Brioche Dough
  • 4 cups All Purpose Flour can substitute with bread flour
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Cane Sugar try coconut sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast can use active dry yeast
  • 1 cup Warm Milk swap for dairy-free milk if needed
  • 1 large Egg replace with a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 large Egg Yolk omit for lighter version
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter plant-based butter for dairy-free
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese vegan cream cheese is an excellent alternative
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar monk fruit sweetener can substitute for low-sugar option
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk any plant-based milk works as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste use vanilla extract if necessary
For the Pumpkin Butter Layer
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Butter homemade pumpkin puree can be used
For the Coffee Cake Crumb Topping
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar substitute with white sugar and molasses
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon nutmeg can be a flavorful swap
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup honey or agave syrup are alternatives
  • 1/4 cup Butter (for crumb) dairy-free butter is an option
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for glaze, sugar-free alternatives available
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract increase vanilla bean paste for stronger flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Milk non-dairy milk works as a substitute
  • 1 pinch Salt balances the sweetness of the glaze

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, the room-temperature egg, warm milk, and egg yolk. Mix until just combined, then knead in softened unsalted butter until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and place it in a warm area for 1-2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.
  2. While the brioche dough is rising, make the cream cheese filling. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy and smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla bean paste, continuing to mix until the mixture is light and fluffy. Set this filling aside while the dough finishes rising.
  3. In another bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, maple syrup, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 1-2 minutes. Set it aside until you are ready to assemble the danishes.
  4. Once the brioche dough has risen, punch it down gently to release air and divide it into 8-12 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, flatten them into circles with raised edges. Place a generous dollop of the cream cheese filling and a spoonful of pumpkin butter in the center of each circle. Sprinkle the coffee cake crumb generously over the top.
  5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the shaped danishes to a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring space for expansion. Brush the edges with a beaten egg for a golden finish. Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  6. As the danishes cool for about 10 minutes, prepare the glaze. Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and a pinch of salt until smooth and no lumps remain. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar, then drizzle over the slightly warm danishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pumpkin butter cheesecake danishes are perfect for warm cozy mornings, elevated breakfast or dessert options.

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