Apple Cheese Danish Recipe

Award-winning Scandinavian recipe! These easy Apple Cheese Danish pastries are a delightful blend of sweet and tangy. Flaky biscuits are topped with a creamy cream cheese mixture, juicy apple pieces, crunchy pecans, and a sweet glaze. A perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 270.4 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 3.8 (12 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Cheese Danish

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How to Make Apple Cheese Danish

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, beat together 4 ounces (113g) of softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Set the cream cheese mixture aside.
  4. Separate 8 refrigerated biscuits and flatten each one slightly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Peel, core, and thinly slice 1 medium apple (about 1 cup sliced).
  6. Chop the apple slices into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
  7. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the flattened biscuits.
  8. Top each biscuit with the chopped apple pieces.
  9. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped pecans.
  10. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of melted butter or a simple glaze (e.g., powdered sugar mixed with a little milk or lemon juice).
  11. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and the apples are tender.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

15g

Carbs

14g