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Rhubarb Cream Cheese

Delicious Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish Twists for Cozy Mornings

Delightfully flaky Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish Twists are perfect for cozy mornings and offer a great balance of tartness and creaminess.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 twists
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Rhubarb Fresh, diced (frozen can be used with extra sugar)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat recommended for best texture
  • 1 Egg Acts as a binding agent
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be substituted
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour Thickens the filling
For the Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Store-bought recommended for ease

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Rhubarb: Dice the fresh rhubarb and toss it with granulated sugar. Let sit for about 10–15 minutes to macerate, then drain excess liquid.
  2. Make Filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in egg, vanilla extract, and flour until fully integrated.
  3. Assemble Pastry: Roll out puff pastry, spread the cream cheese mixture, distribute drained rhubarb, cut into strips, fold, and twist.
  4. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), line a baking sheet with parchment, arrange pastries and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Allow pastries to cool slightly, serve warm with powdered sugar or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twistCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Drain rhubarb carefully after macerating to avoid soggy pastries. Chill dough if it becomes too soft during assembly.

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