Description
A delightful sweet treat featuring fresh raspberries and creamy almond paste wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 3 tablespoons almond paste
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares, about 4-5 inches each.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, almond paste, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Place a generous dollop of the creamy mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Top the filling with fresh raspberries, layering them artfully.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a Danish shape.
- Brush the edges with the beaten egg.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool slightly then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For variations, try different fruits or dairy-free alternatives. Serve warm for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg