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Easy Apple & Cheese Danishes

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Deliciously flaky pastries filled with tart Granny Smith apples and creamy cheese, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled and diced)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick and cut into 4-inch squares.
  3. In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
  4. Fold diced apples into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each pastry square.
  6. Fold the corners over and seal the edges with a fork.
  7. Brush with egg wash.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

For a vegan option, substitute the egg wash with a splash of almond milk. You can also customize the filling with lemon zest or raisins.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg