Espresso Apple Cream Cheese Danish
A delightful pastry that marries the bold flavors of espresso with sweet tart apples, all encased in flaky puff pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 apple, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares, about 4×4 inches each.
- Mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, espresso powder, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square, spreading it out slightly but leaving space on the edges.
- Top the cream cheese with sliced apples, then sprinkle a mix of cinnamon and sugar over them.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over to form a pocket, ensuring that the filling is enclosed. Brush the tops with egg wash.
- Bake the pastries on a lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes or until puffed up and golden brown.
- Serve warm, and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg