Apple Crisp Cheese Danish Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• STEP 3.Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto each triangle.
• STEP 4.Peel and slice the apples, then toss them with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Place the apple slices on top of the cream cheese mixture.
• STEP 5.In a separate bowl, mix together flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter to make the crisp topping. Sprinkle the topping over the apple slices.
• STEP 6.Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender.
• STEP 7.Allow the danish to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• STEP 8.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to use softened cream cheese for easy mixing.
• You can use any variety of apples for this recipe, but Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work well.
• Serve the danish with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the Apple Crisp Cheese Danish warm or at room temperature.
• If serving as a dessert, you can drizzle caramel sauce or sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.