Summer Fresh Mango Danish (EP# 229)

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat and provides a similar creamy texture.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry dough

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

mango

🥗Healthier: peach

💰Cheaper: canned mango

Peach provides similar sweetness and texture.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares.

Mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Spread the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.

Top with diced mango and a sprinkle of lemon juice.

Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket.

Brush with egg wash for a golden finish.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

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