Danish Pastry Recipe. Dessert.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat and provides a similar texture.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Mango offers a tropical flavor, while canned peaches are often less expensive.

Prepare cream cheese at room temperature.

Mix 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon juice with cream cheese.

Separate 2 eggs and beat the egg whites with 1 tablespoon water to make an egg wash.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface using a rolling pin.

Cut the dough into squares or rectangles using a pizza cutter.

Fill the center of each piece with cream cheese and pineapple filling.

Fold the dough over the filling to create pockets and seal the edges.

Brush the tops with egg wash.

Bake in a preheated oven at 380°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens