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A close up of a lemon curd puff pastry with a bite taken out of it.

Lemon Curd Puff Pastry

Save a trip to the bakery and make these super-simple Danishes yourself. The flaky pastry, tangy filling and sweet glaze are so good.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:18 minutes
Cooling Time:5 minutes
Total Time:38 minutes
Servings:12 Danishes

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup lemon curd
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  • Unfold the pastry sheet and cut it into 6 strips lengthwise. Repeat with the other sheet, making 12 strips in total.
  • Twist each strip then fold it into a spiral. Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, each with some distance. Brush the top of the pastry sheet with melted butter.
  • In the center of each pastry, place a heaping tablespoon of lemon curd and bake in a preheated oven at 400 F, until pastries are golden brown, for about 18 minutes. Once done, let it cool.
  • Add confectioners' sugar to a bowl and whisk in milk and lemon juice until desired consistency.
  • Drizzle over the edges and enjoy!

Notes

  • Let the Danishes cool completely before adding the glaze.
  • You can use homemade or store-bought lemon curd.
  • Sprinkle chopped nuts over the glaze to add some crunch, if preferred.
  • Add a couple of drops of vanilla extract to the glaze mixture, if preferred.
  • Fresh lemon juice is better in the glaze than bottled, if you have a fresh lemon on hand.

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg