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
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Cut the pastry into six equal rectangles.
- 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.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture inside the scored border of each pastry rectangle.
- Arrange the apple slices on top of the cream cheese filling.
- Brush the edges of each pastry rectangle with beaten egg.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the apples.
- Transfer the pastries to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the edges of the pastries with milk and sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden.
- Allow the apple cheese Danish to cool slightly before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
