Callaloo Cheese Danish™

Jerk Tavern

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Course Dessert, Sweets, Treats

Cuisine Caribbean, Jamaican

Calories 452 kcal

Ingredients

Filling

8 oz (1 block) cream cheese , softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
3-4 tbsp thick callaloo purée
1 tbsp cinnamon (optional)
1 tsp nutmeg
½ tsp ground all spice
Pinch salt

Pastry

1 sheet Pepperidge Farm puff pastry , thawed

Egg Wash

1 egg , beaten
Vanilla Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Blanch, cool, and blend the callaloo with milk until smooth.
Beat together all filling ingredients until creamy.
Chill filling if needed.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cut puff pastry into four or six squares.
Using a knife, lightly score a ½-inch border around each puff pastry square, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Prick the center a few times with a fork to help it bake evenly
Pipe or spoon about 2 tablespoons of the callaloo cream cheese filling into the center, staying inside the border.
Brush with egg wash.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until deep golden brown.
Cool for 10 minutes.
Drizzle with vanilla glaze and serve.

Notes

Final Thoughts

The heart of the Jerk Tavern™ Callaloo Series is simple: to inspire people to see familiar ingredients in fresh, exciting ways. This Callaloo Cheese Danish does exactly that, transforming one of Jamaica's most cherished greens into a flaky, bakery-style dessert that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

Whether you're introducing friends to callaloo for the first time or giving a longtime favorite a sweet new twist, we hope this recipe encourages you to cook with curiosity and confidence.

If you make this recipe, we'd love to hear from you! Leave a comment below, rate the recipe, and tell us what you thought of this unexpected dessert. If you share your creation on social media, tag @JerkTavern so we can celebrate it with you. And don't forget to explore the rest of our Jerk Tavern™ Callaloo Series for even more creative ways to enjoy one of Jamaica's most beloved greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 6gCalories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 207gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 181mgSodium: 128mgPotassium: 316mgFiber: 5gSugar: 75gVitamin A: 424IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 267mgIron: 2mg

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