Apple Cheese Danish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place cottage cheese in a strainer lined with cheesecloth or heavy-duty paper towels. Let drain 5 to 10 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels; set aside. Place apples in a medium bowl; toss with lemon juice.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese,1/2 cup sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in the bowl of an electric mixer. Mix on high speed until almost smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Cut each puff pastry sheet into 9 pieces. Roll each piece into a 5 x 5-inch square.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Place a square in front of you so that it looks like a diamond. Spoon a generous amount of cheese filling down middle of each square, leaving 1/4 inch border at top and bottom edges. Fan out 4 to 5 slices of apple on top of cheese. Bring left and right corners together to meet in center; pinch to seal.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Transfer to a baking sheet; repeat with remaining pastries; sprinkle with 3 tablespoons sugar. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (18 servings total)