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Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish Twists

Deliciously Easy Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish Twists Recipe

This Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish Twists combines tart rhubarb and rich cream cheese in a flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 twists
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rhubarb Filling
  • 2 cups fresh rhubarb diced
  • 1/2 cup sugar adjust to taste
For the Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened
  • 1 number egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry store-bought or homemade

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Rhubarb: Wash and dice fresh rhubarb, toss with sugar, and let macerate for about 10-15 minutes before draining excess liquid.
  2. Make Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add egg, vanilla extract, and flour, and blend until no lumps remain.
  3. Assemble Pastry: Roll out puff pastry, spread cream cheese filling, top with macerated rhubarb, fold, cut, and twist. Place on baking sheet.
  4. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  5. Cool & Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with coffee or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twistCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Drain macerated rhubarb well to avoid soggy pastries. Chill pastry while assembling for easier handling. Consider adding spices for extra flavor.

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