Apple Cinnamon Danish

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (cold)
• 1/4 cup Cold water
• 1 cup Apples (peeled and diced)
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
• 1 Egg (for egg wash)
• 2 tablespoons Cinnamon sugar (for topping)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix well.
2. Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add the cold water, mixing until the dough comes together. Do not overwork it.
4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. While the dough chills, prepare the filling by mixing the diced apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar in a bowl. Set aside.
6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into squares, approximately 4x4 inches.
8. Place a spoonful of cream cheese in the center of each square, followed by a generous scoop of the apple mixture.
9. Fold the corners of the pastry square over the filling to form a pocket, pinching the seams to seal.
10. Place the pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the danishes.
11. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top.
12. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and flaky. Enjoy warm!