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Espresso Apple Cream Cheese Danish


  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A flaky pastry filled with espresso-spiced apples and creamy cheese, perfect for an indulgent breakfast or brunch.


Ingredients

Scale

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
2 medium apples, peeled and diced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp ground espresso powder
1 tsp cinnamon
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)


Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a bowl, mix diced apples, brown sugar, espresso powder, and cinnamon until apples are coated.
Step 3: In another bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 4: Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 4 equal squares.
Step 5: Spoon cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry square, leaving a border.
Step 6: Top cream cheese with the espresso-apple mixture.
Step 7: Fold pastry corners over the filling, brush edges with egg wash, and seal lightly.
Step 8: Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Step 9: Let cool for 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Breakfast

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Fat: 24g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Protein: 7g