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Apple & Cheese Danishes

Delicious Apple & Cheese Danishes Ready in 30 Minutes

These Apple & Cheese Danishes blend tart apples and creamy cheese in a flaky pastry, perfect for brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 danishes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastries
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry store-bought
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
For the Apples
  • 2 cups Apples tart varieties like Granny Smith, peeled and diced

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry to about 1/8-inch thickness and cut into squares roughly 4 inches in size.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
  4. Fold diced apples into the cream cheese mixture until evenly coated.
  5. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each pastry square and fold corners over to seal.
  6. Whisk an egg and brush over the tops of each folded danish.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  8. Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar. Pairs well with coffee or tea.

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