Peach Cheesecake Danish

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry dough

Phyllo dough is lighter and lower in fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

peaches

🥗Healthier: nectarines

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Canned peaches are available year-round and often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.

Cut the pastry into squares and place them on a baking sheet.

Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.

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

Slice peaches and toss them with lemon juice and cinnamon.

Arrange the peach slices on top of the cream cheese mixture.

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

Beat an egg and brush it over the pastry for a golden finish.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Mix powdered sugar with milk to create a glaze and drizzle over the danishes.

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