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Rhubarb Cream Cheese

Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish Twists That Wow Every Bite

Delight in these Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish twists, perfectly blending tangy rhubarb and creamy cheese for a delectable treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 twists
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: European
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups Rhubarb Diced
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 8 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese Can substitute with Neufchâtel cheese
  • 1 large Egg Chia or flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can also be used
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute
Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Macerate the rhubarb by washing and dicing it, then tossing it with sugar and letting it sit for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating together cream cheese, egg, vanilla extract, and flour until smooth.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thick and slice into 4x4 inch squares.
  4. Assemble the twists by placing cream cheese mixture and rhubarb in the center of each pastry square, then twisting and shaping.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Cool the twists on a wire rack for 5–10 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twistCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best texture. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze.

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