These warm sugar plum Danish pastries are a delightful addition to any holiday brunch. Featuring a sweet and fruity filling, they are perfect for Christmas baking and will impress your guests at the Chipcooks brunch.

This recipe combines flaky pastry with a luscious plum filling, making it a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their holiday pastries.

Delicious Sugar Plum Danish Pastries

These sugar plum Danish pastries are made with buttery dough filled with a sweet plum mixture, baked until golden brown, and topped with a light glaze. The recipe yields about 12 pastries and takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish.

Ingredients

• 1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry, thawed
• 2 cups plums, pitted and chopped
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine chopped plums, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and the plums are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Roll Out the Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out each sheet of puff pastry to smooth out creases. Cut each sheet into 6 squares.
4. Fill the Pastries: Place a tablespoon of the plum filling in the center of each pastry square. Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket and seal the edges with a fork.
5. Brush with Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
6. Bake: Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Prepare the Glaze: While the pastries are baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract (if using) until smooth.
8. Glaze the Pastries: Once the pastries are out of the oven, drizzle the glaze over the warm pastries and let cool slightly before serving.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 pastries
• Calories: 180kcal
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 22g