Description

Indulge in the delightful combination of espresso, apples, and creamy cheese wrapped in flaky pastry with our Espresso Apple Cream Cheese Danish recipe. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack!

Ingredients

Scale

2 sheets puff pastry

thawed

6 ounces cream cheese

softened

3 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 medium apples

thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady)

1/4 cup brewed espresso

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 egg

beaten (for egg wash)

1/4 cup caramel sauce

for drizzling

2 tablespoons pearl sugar or crushed nuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut them into squares.
Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
Top the cream cheese with thin apple slices.
In a small bowl, mix the brewed espresso, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon, then drizzle a little over the apples.
Fold the pastry corners towards the center to enclose the filling and brush the tops with the beaten egg.
Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Once baked, remove from the oven and drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle pearl sugar or nuts if desired.
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Espresso Apple Cream Cheese Danish!

Notes

For an extra touch, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 danish
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 14 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg

Keywords: Espresso Apple Cream Cheese Danish, Danish pastry, apple dessert, cream cheese, baked treats