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Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish Twists

Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish Twists: Easy Flaky Delight

Indulge in Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish Twists, a delightful blend of flaky pastry and creamy, tart filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 twists
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups Rhubarb fresh or frozen, thawed and drained
  • 1/2 cup Sugar adjust to taste
  • 8 ounces Full-fat Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 large Egg for binding
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose Flour to thicken filling
Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry store-bought or homemade

Equipment

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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice rhubarb and toss with sugar. Let macerate for 10-15 minutes, then strain excess liquid.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Beat cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and flour until smooth.
  3. Roll out puff pastry to ¼-inch thickness. Spread filling over half, leaving a border.
  4. Top filling with rhubarb, fold pastry over, and cut into strips. Twist each strip.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twistCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or 5 days in the fridge.

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