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Vegetarian Nut-Free Cinnamon Swirl Danish

Recipe

Cinnamon Swirl Danish

breakfastdessertVegetarianNut-FreeEgg-Free

Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray0
  • cream cheese8 ounce
  • granulated sugar¼ cup
  • cinnamon2 teaspoon
  • vanilla extract1 teaspoon
  • puff pastry17.5 ounce
  • unsalted butter2 tablespoon
  • powdered sugar½ cup
  • milk2 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, ¼ cup (50 G) of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and the vanilla until smooth.

  2. 2

    Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag or plastic bag with a large round tip.

  3. 3

    Roll out the puff pastry until it’s ⅛-inch (½-cm) thick.

  4. 4

    Pipe the cream cheese mixture along one short edge of the pastry sheet, then roll up until just sealed.

  5. 5

    Use a knife to cut along the edge to create one roll.

  6. 6

    Repeat three more times, or until all the puff pastry is used.

  7. 7

    Begin to twist the first roll to create a swirl.

  8. 8

    Connect the next piece of dough by pinching to seal the edge to the end of the first piece.

  9. 9

    Continue to wrap and seal all pieces until finished.

  10. 10

    Using a spatula transfer the dough to the cake pan.

  11. 11

    Preheat the oven 350°F (180°C) to and grease an 8-inch (20-cm) round cake pan with nonstick spray.

  12. 12

    In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the remaining tablespoon of sugar and teaspoon of cinnamon.

  13. 13

    Brush the butter mixture over the dough.

  14. 14

    Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and cooked through.

  15. 15

    In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, mix the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.

  16. 16

    Pour the glaze over the danish swirl.

  17. 17

    Enjoy!

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Nutrition (per serving · serves 5)

812calories
10gProtein
68gCarbs
56gFat
Fiber1g
Sugar23g

Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.