Cream Cheese Danish

A Cream Cheese Danish is a beloved pastry made from flaky, laminated dough filled with a sweet, tangy cream cheese mixture, often topped with icing or fruit. It is a staple of Danish and broader European bakery traditions, enjoyed worldwide as a breakfast treat or dessert.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This pastry is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the buttery dough and cream cheese filling, with minimal protein. A typical serving provides around 300-400 calories, offering quick energy but limited essential nutrients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	370 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	15 g
Sodium	310 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	2 mg
Potassium	100 mg
Vitamin A	180 mcg RAE
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.2 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	1.5 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg

Per 1 pastry (approx. 95 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the Danish reflects the global influence of Scandinavian baking techniques, while nutritionally, its cream cheese filling can offer a small amount of calcium, though it's best enjoyed as an occasional indulgence due to its rich composition.