Delicious and Easy Apple Cheese Danish Recipe

This apple cheese Danish recipe is a perfect way to start your morning. The flaky pastry, tangy cream cheese filling, and sweet apple topping create a delightful combination of flavors. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily whip up this delicious treat in no time. Whether you're hosting a brunch or simply enjoying a leisurely breakfast, this recipe is sure to impress. So grab your apron and get ready to indulge in this mouthwatering apple cheese Danish!

Ingredients

• 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
• 1 large apple, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, toss the apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
3. In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon.
4. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface into a rectangle.
5. Cut the pastry into six equal rectangles.
6. Using a sharp knife, score a border about 1/2-inch from the edges of each rectangle, being careful not to cut all the way through.
7. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
8. Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture inside the scored border of each pastry rectangle.
9. Arrange the apple slices on top of the cream cheese filling.
10. Brush the edges of each pastry rectangle with beaten egg.
11. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the apples.
12. Transfer the pastries to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
13. Brush the edges of the pastries with milk and sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
14. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden.
15. Allow the apple cheese Danish to cool slightly before serving.
16. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

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