How to Make Cream Cheese Filling for Danish Pastries : Pastries & Chocolate

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Ricotta is lower in fat and calories while still creamy.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is a less processed alternative.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean paste

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Vanilla bean paste offers a more natural flavor.

lemon zest

🥗Healthier: lime zest

💰Cheaper: orange zest

Lime or orange zest provides a similar citrus flavor.

Soften 4 oz of cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of ricotta cheese until smooth.

Mix in 1 egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla until well combined.

Add 2 1/2 tablespoons of sugar and mix until there are no lumps.

Stir in a pinch of salt and 1/2 tablespoon of freshly zested lemon zest.

Transfer the filling to a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes.

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