Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Danish
This Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Danish is a flaky, luscious pastry bursting with cinnamon-spiced cream cheese and tender caramelized apples. Perfect for brunch or breakfast!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package Puff Pastry Sheets thawed
- 8 ounce Cream Cheese softened
- 2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 2 Medium Apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Milk
- to taste Powdered Sugar optional, for dusting
Instructions
Stepwise Method: Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Danish
- Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Toss them in a bowl with lemon juice, brown sugar, and flour. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out thawed puff pastry into a 12x10 inch rectangle. Cut into 6 equal squares or rectangles.
- Place puff pastry squares on a lined baking sheet. Spread cream cheese filling evenly on each, leaving borders. Arrange apple slices on top.
- Whisk egg and milk together. Brush exposed pastry edges with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until puff pastry is golden and apples are tender.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowls
- Rolling Pin
- Sharp Knife or Pizza Cutter
- Pastry Brush
- Cooling rack
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed but cold before handling for best puff and texture.
- Use crisp apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for balanced tartness and sweetness.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
- Try variations like pears or peaches instead of apples, or add chopped nuts for crunch.