Easy Apple & Cheese Danishes
These danishes are a comforting pastry filled with creamy cheese and sweet apples, perfect for a cozy treat or breakfast.
Ingredients
Pastry
- 1 package puff pastry (thawed) Saves you time and offers that desirable flaky texture.
Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened) Adds creaminess and richness to the filling.
- 1/4 cup sugar Sweetens the cream cheese mixture, balancing the tartness of apples.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Gives depth to the sweet flavors in the filling.
- 2 pieces apples (peeled and diced) Provides a sweet and tangy bite.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon Enhances the apple flavor, adding warmth.
- 1 tablespoon butter (for sautéing apples) Brings richness and depth to the flavors.
- 1 piece egg (for egg wash) Gives a beautiful golden finish to the pastries.
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional) Adds a sweet, finishing touch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the diced apples with cinnamon until tender.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares or desired shapes.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture and a few pieces of sautéed apples in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a classic danish shape.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Chill the pastry before using. If the cream cheese mixture is too runny, add cornstarch. Avoid overfilling the pastries.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g
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