Espresso Apple Cream Cheese Danish
A delightful blend of cream cheese and espresso encased in flaky puff pastry, topped with spiced apple slices.
Ingredients
Pastry and Filling
- 1 sheet puff pastry Thawed if frozen
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled and sliced Ripe apples recommend
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp butter For cooking apples
- 1 egg for egg wash
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, cooled espresso, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares.
- Place a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket.
Cooking
- Arrange the sliced apples in a pan with butter and cinnamon, cooking until soft (about 5-7 minutes).
- Place pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Serving
- Serve warm, topped with cinnamon apples.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar for presentation. Pair with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra treat.