Easy Pumpkin Danish
These Easy Pumpkin Danish are filled with a sweet pumpkin mixture that’s swirled with cinnamon and brown sugar. Made from a puff pastry base and simple ingredients, you can have this easy breakfast or dessert ready in less than 30 minutes!
Now that we’re finally into September, I’m really starting to embrace pumpkin everything.
Oh who am I kidding…when September 1st hit, I was all about pumpkin. Yep, I ordered a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks the day they came out (and have had one or five since then) and have been testing pumpkin beers from the moment they arrived for the season.
Everywhere I turn, there’s another pumpkin-y treat to try from the grocery store. It seems that a lot of brands are jumping on the pumpkin bandwagon, and for good reason! Pumpkin Cheerios, pumpkin instant oatmeal, pumpkin English muffins, pumpkin popcorn, pumpkin yogurt, pumpkin ice cream…the list goes on and on.
I’m also celebrating with pumpkin today for a very special reason! Three of my very good blogging friends are due to have their babies soon! I couldn’t be more excited or happy for them, so a bunch of my dearest blogging gal pals and I decided to throw Ashley from The Recipe Rebel, Denise from Sweet Peas & Saffron, and Kristine from Kristine’s Kitchen a virtual baby shower. While they all have other children, we are thrilled to help them welcome their newest additions.
And side note, if you haven’t checked out their blogs, do so now. These lovely ladies make delicious recipes that make my mouth water all the time. To help them celebrate, be sure to scroll down below to check out the other yummy fall recipes for their virtual baby shower!
Making my own pumpkin deliciousness really gets me in the mood for fall. And since we’re having a virtual baby shower today, I thought these Easy Pumpkin Danish would be the perfect addition!
These Easy Pumpkin Danish are filled with a sweet pumpkin mixture that’s swirled with cinnamon and brown sugar. Made from a puff pastry base and simple ingredients, you can have this easy breakfast or dessert ready in less than 30 minutes!
I’m a sucker for treats that double as breakfast and dessert. You, too? Danish can start my mornings off right, and end my days on the perfect, sweet note.
Especially these Easy Pumpkin Danish. With just five ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have this fall goodie ready to go in no time. And after making these Caramel Apple Danish last fall, I knew that i had to come up with an equally tasty pumpkin one.
Did I mention how easy these cuties are to make? Because they sure are, friends! After all, we’re using puff pastry dough as the base, which really doesn’t get any easier than that. Simply use a round cookie cutter or biscuit cutter to make the base of the danish.
Then comes the pumpkin! I used some pure pumpkin, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the mixture. That’s it! Just three ingredients is all it takes for the sweet, pumpkin-y center.
One bite and you’ll be hooked on the cozy fall flavors and buttery, flaky crust. These Easy Pumpkin Danish make a simple breakfast, easy snack, or delicious dessert. But however you choose to eat them, I guarantee you’ll be coming back for more!
Looking for more fall recipes? I’ve got you covered!
Easy Pumpkin Danish
Ingredients
- 1 (17.3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 cup pure pumpkin
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- Coarse sugar for topping, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly grease a large baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Lightly flour a cutting board or other flat surface. Gently unfold both puff pastry sheets onto surface. Use a rolling pan to flatten a bit more, if needed. Using a round cookie cutter or biscuit cutter, cut nine circles from each sheet. Place onto prepared pan.
- Lightly run a butter knife around the edges of each danish to score a circular border to hold filling.
- In a small bowl, add pumpkin, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Spoon pumpkin mixture evenly onto the center of each danish.
- In a small bowl, add egg and water. Gently whisk to combine. Brush edges of danish with egg wash. Sprinkle coarse sugar on edges of danish, if desired. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until danishes are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Happy baby shower to the ladies!
And yes — I’m a sucker for any dessert that’s disguised as breakfast! Best way to start the day. 🙂
Thanks, Blair!
Yay! Congrats to your friends! That’s so exciting!! I know how much you love your pumpkin, as do I, and I can pretty much enjoy year round, not just the fall! These definitely are little cuties and I could totally eat, like, 6 of them in one sitting 😉 Pinned. Happy (almost) weekend 🙂
6 in one sitting is definitely ok in my book! 🙂 Thanks, Dawn!
Ohhhhh!! This is SUCH a sweet treat for a virtual baby shower.. and I mean that both literally and figuratively! Happy VBS to those wonderful ladies! These danishes look absolutely amazing and just perfect, Gayle! I mean, you gotta love anything with buttery puff pastry, right? Pinned! Cheers!
P.s. I think pumpkin spice is taking over the world, I seriously saw pumpkin spice cough drops yesterday. Lol
I literally JUST heard about those cough drops! That’s where I draw the line and pumpkin flavors haha. Thanks for the sweet comment, friend!
Such a happy time! Congratulations to all the families! I would love to be treated to these pumpkin danish! Delicious!
Thanks, Annie!
Just love looking at everyone’s fall goodies for the baby shower! This danish is DEFINITELY going on my gotta-make-this-fall list! Love how easy it is, Gayle!
Thanks, Sarah! Easy recipes are the best!
I usually refuse to start testing recipes with pumpkin until October 1st but the weather has been so much cooler here this year! Or cooler earlier I should say. Anddd I just opened my first can yesterday! This danish sounds fantastic!
Oh wow, I start testing pumpkin recipes in June, though I work way ahead. Thanks for the sweet comment!
I’ve only just recently cracked open one can of pumpkin and used it in cornbread and I have had pumpkin pie from Whole Foods which was SO good! haha This little danishes are such a fun fall treat for brunch and baby showers like this. 🙂 I love how easy they are to make and I’d never be able to stop after just one!
Oh pumpkin cornbread sounds so good! Thanks for the danish love, Marcie!
I’m gonna officially wait until October 1 for my pumpkin endeavors. But you best bet these are going on the list for when I finally break the seal, so to speak! Lol. Perfect little bites!
Thanks, Liz! I could never wait that long for pumpkin!
These are the CUTEST little bites for a shower or Thanksgiving brunch! I am all about the fall flavors and sweaters now, too — so happy the heat wave is over for us!
Glad you like it!
I have been craving pumpkin like crazy lately, so these look right up my alley! Thanks so much Gayle, it’s been so nice getting to know you over the years. Thanks for making my day <3
You’re very welcome! Glad we became friends! 🙂
I’ve been eating pumpkin for a while too, haha! It’s just so good! These pumpkin danishes sound so good!!
Thanks, Izzy! Pumpkin is hard to resist!
These danishes look awesome Gayle! I’m excited about pumpkin season, too and can’t wait to try these! Congrats to the ladies, this virtual baby shower is such a great idea!
Thanks for the kind words, friend!
How cute are these! Plus, I think that anything that is bite sized like this is automatically healthy!
Thanks for the pumpkin love, Dannii!
I’m all about pumpkin every year as soon as it’s reasonable too – but I’ll admit I bake with it all year! These little pumpkin danishes look just fantastic!
Isn’t pumpkin the best? 🙂 Thanks, Stacey!