Cinnamon Swirl Danish

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories while adding creaminess.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

active dry yeast

🥗Healthier: instant yeast

💰Cheaper: fresh yeast

Instant yeast can be used without proofing, saving time.

In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, ¼ cup (50 G) of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and the vanilla until smooth.

Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag or plastic bag with a large round tip.

Roll out the puff pastry until it’s ⅛-inch (½-cm) thick.

Pipe the cream cheese mixture along one short edge of the pastry sheet, then roll up until just sealed.

Use a knife to cut along the edge to create one roll.

Repeat three more times, or until all the puff pastry is used.

Begin to twist the first roll to create a swirl.

Connect the next piece of dough by pinching to seal the edge to the end of the first piece.

Continue to wrap and seal all pieces until finished.

Using a spatula transfer the dough to the cake pan.

Preheat the oven 350°F (180°C) to and grease an 8-inch (20-cm) round cake pan with nonstick spray.

In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the remaining tablespoon of sugar and teaspoon of cinnamon.

Brush the butter mixture over the dough.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and cooked through.

In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, mix the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.

Pour the glaze over the danish swirl.

Enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens