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    Home » Recipes » Ingredient » Apple

    Apple Danish Recipe

    Published: Sep 9, 2022 · Modified: Oct 3, 2022 by Ang Paris · Leave a Comment
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    These easy apple danishes are simple to make and taste amazing. You'll love the sweet and tart apple filling and the caramel sauce is totally out of this world!
    Total Time 32 minutes minutes
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    I love shortcut recipes and this Apple Danish Recipe fits the bill! Start with pre-made dough and whip up the tastiest and easiest apple danishes for a sweet breakfast treat. This apple danish pastry is sure to be a hit with the whole family. via @jugglingactmama

    I love shortcut recipes and this Apple Danish Recipe fits the bill! Start with pre-made dough and whip up the tastiest and easiest apple danishes for a sweet breakfast treat.

    Close up of Apple Danish drizzled with caramel.

    This apple danish pastry is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

    Next time, try our mini apple pie tarts, or check out this list of more than 40 delicious apple recipes.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄Equipment
    • 💭 Frequently Asked Questions
    • ⭐ Tips
    • 🍲 Storage
    • ✏️ Make Ahead
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • 😋 Similar Recipes
    • Apple Danish
    • 💬 Comments

    I love making this apple pastry recipe with fresh apples during apple season, but in a pinch, you can use apple pie filling or apple jam. No judgment here - I love shortcut recipes!

    Since this apple danishes recipe uses refrigerator dough - either crescent roll dough or puff pastry sheets, there's no need for a rolling pin or waiting for the dough to rise. I don't even use an egg wash, although you can if you want to.

    ❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • tender apples in flaky pastry are always a big hit with family and friends
    • this semi-homemade recipe is done in about 30 minutes
    • use a can of apple pie filling, or make your own filling (instructions below)
    Close up of ingredients for apple danishes.

    🧂 Ingredients

    • apples
    • unsalted butter
    • store-bought or homemade apple pie spice
    • brown sugar
    • vanilla extract
    • cornstarch
    • cream cheese
    • granulated sugar
    • refrigerated crescent rolls dough OR puff pastry dough
    • powdered sugar
    • milk
    • store-bought or homemade caramel sauce

    This is meant to be a brief overview of this Apple Danish recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    🔪 Instructions

    Apple Filling

    1. Peel and chop apples.
    2. Add butter to the saucepan over medium heat and add the apples with the brown sugar and apple pie spice.
    3. Bring to a simmer to cook the apples.
    4. Make a slurry with cornstarch and water. When it is well mixed, add it to the skillet with the vanilla extract.
    5. Bring to a boil again, then reduce to low heat and cook for 3-4 minutes.
    6. Remove from the heat and let cool.

    Assembling the Danishes

    1. In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and white sugar.
    2. Roll out the crescent roll dough or puff pastry dough into a large rectangle. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the dough into 12 rectangles.
    3. Spread the cream cheese mixture on each piece of dough - about 3 tablespoons.
    4. Starting from the long end, rold and twist until the dough is about 10 inches long, then coil the dough into a spiral and tuck the end inside.
    5. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    6. Use the back of a spoon to press down gently in the center of each danish and fill the well with 1-2 tablespoons of the apple mixture.
    7. Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
    8. Remove and let cool 10-15 minutes before drizzling with icing and store-bought or homemade caramel sauce.

    Icing

    1. In a small bowl, add the powdered sugar and vanilla.
    2. Add the milk one tablespoon at a time until the icing is the consistency you desire.
    Collage image showing how to make mini apple danishes.

    🥄Equipment

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    In addition Measuring Spoons and Dry Measuring Cups here is what you will need to make this easy recipe:

    • Cutting Board
    • Santoku Knife or Paring Knife
    • Vegetable Peeler
    • Sauce Pan
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Whisk
    • Baking Sheet and Parchment Paper

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    💭 Frequently Asked Questions

    Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about this recipe.

    What apples are best for making apple danishes?

    I like the tartness of granny smith apples, but honeycrisp and jonagold are great varieties as well.
    I do not prefer cooking with macintosh apples as I find that they are easily overcooked.

    Can I made the dough from scratch?

    Yes, if you prefer, you can make a homemade yeast dough. Check out this sweet yeast dough recipe for ingredients and instructions.

    Can you freeze apple danish?

    Traditional danish recipes freeze wonderfully, however, I do not recommend freezing these shortcut apple danishes.

    ⭐ Tips

    ✔️ It's easiest to beat the cream cheese mixture when it is at room temperature. Take it out of the fridge about 30 minutes before you plan to use it.

    ✔️ This caramel apple danish recipe can be made a 1-2 days a head of time, however I find that they taste best the same day.

    🍲 Storage

    To Store: Leftover mini apple pastries should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. They are best if eaten within 3-4 days.

    These are some of my favorite airtight containers.

    ✏️ Make Ahead

    The apple pie filling can be made a few days ahead and kept in the fridge until needed. Be sure to store it in an airtight container like a mason jar or other storage container.

    📖 Variations

    The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how the recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:

    • For a shortcut version, use store-bought apple pie filling, or apple preserves instead of making your own filling.
    • Instead of icing, dust the top of the apple danish pastries with a cinnamon sugar mixture or coarse sugar.

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    Apple pastries a great addition for a bridal shower or holiday brunch, Christmas morning. They're also just a great treat for a lazy Sunday morning!

    It's delicious with a strawberry mimosa or a cranberry pineapple smoothie to wash it down.

    Here are a few other serving suggestions:

    • Serve with a strawberry parfait or fruit salad for breakfast.
    • For dessert, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    😋 Similar Recipes

    Next time, try one of these delicious recipes:

    • Blueberry Mousse Puff Pastry Cups
    • Pumpkin Spice Puff Pastry Twists
    • Strawberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry
    • Close up of Blueberry Mousse Puff Pastry Cups on a blue and white napkin.
    • Baked Pumpkin Spice Puff Pastry Twists on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Crossiant are so much easier than you think

    Related: If you love apples, try our Mini Apple Tart Recipe.

    • Apple Toffee Dip in a small bowl surrounded by pear and apple slices.
      Easy Toffee Apple Dip
    • Apple Spiced Bundt Cake
    • Apple Carrot Bread
    • Apple Streusel Bread Recipe

    Be sure to pin this recipe for later.
    Caramel Apple Danish pilled in a serving dish.
    With a sweet apple and cream cheese filling, these little pastries are as tasty for breakfast and brunch as they are for dessert!

    Not ready to make this apple danish recipe yet?

    When you do make it, please come back and comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

    Close up of Apple Danish drizzled with caramel.

    Apple Danish

    These easy apple danishes are simple to make and taste amazing. You'll love the sweet and tart apple filling and the caramel sauce is totally out of this world!
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    Course: Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Apple Danish Recipe
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 22 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 32 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Cutting Board
    • Paring Knife
    • Vegetable Peeler
    • Sauce Pan
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Whisk
    • Baking Sheet
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Dry Measuring Cups

    Ingredients

    Apple Pie Filling

    • 2 medium apples peeled and diced
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 teaspoon store-bought or homemade apple pie spice
    • brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon water

    Apple Danishes

    • apple pie filling above
    • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • refrigerated crescent roll dough OR puff pastry dough

    Icing

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2-3 teaspoons milk
    • store-bought OR Easy Homemade Caramel Sauce

    Instructions

    Apple Filling (skip this if using canned pie filling)

    • Add butter to the saucepan over medium heat and add the prepared apples with the brown sugar and apple pie spice. Bring to a simmer to cook the apples.
      3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon store-bought or homemade apple pie spice, brown sugar, 2 medium apples
    • Make a slurry with cornstarch and water. When it is well mixed, add it to the skillet with the vanilla extract.
      1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Bring to a boil again, then reduce to low heat and cook for 3-4 minutes.
      Remove from the heat and let cool.

    Assembling the Danishes

    • In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and white sugar.
      4 ounces cream cheese, ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • Roll out the crescent roll dough or puff pastry dough into a large rectangle. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the dough into 12 rectangles.
      refrigerated crescent roll dough OR puff pastry dough
    • Spread the cream cheese mixture on each piece of dough - about 3 tablespoons.
    • Starting from the long end, rold and twist until the dough is about 10 inches long, then coil the dough into a spiral and tuck the end inside. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    • Use the back of a spoon to press down gently in the center of each danish and fill the well with 1-2 tablespoons of the apple mixture.
      apple pie filling
    • Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown. Remove and let cool 10-15 minutes before drizzling with icing and store-bought or homemade caramel sauce.

    Icing

    • In a small bowl, add the powdered sugar and vanilla.
      1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup powdered sugar
    • Add the milk one tablespoon at a time until the icing is the consistency you desire.
      2-3 teaspoons milk
    • Drizzle the icing and caramel over the pastries.
      store-bought OR Easy Homemade Caramel Sauce

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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