Pear & Cheese Danish

Name: Pear & Cheese Danish
Ingredients: 2 sheets puff pastry defrosted in the fridge; 8 ounces light cream cheese room temperature; 8 tablespoons sugar divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon milk; 2 anjou pears; 2 teaspoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon water

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 sheets puff pastry defrosted in the fridge
8 ounces light cream cheese room temperature
8 tablespoons sugar divided
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
2 anjou pears
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon water

Directions

1

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
2

Add the cream cheese, 4 Tbsp of sugar, milk and vanilla to a bowl. Using a hand mixer, blend until smooth.
3

Core and thinly slice the pears. Toss with 4 Tbsp of sugar.
4

Lay the puff pastry out flat and cut each sheet into 12 even squares. Place 12 pieces onto a baking sheet lined with the non stick mat.
5

Evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture on the pieces of puff pastry.
6

Lay a couple slices of pear on each square.
7

In a small bowl mix together the honey and water. Brush the honey water on each piece.
8

Bake for approx 30-35 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown.