Low Fat Apricot Danish
Indulge guilt-free with this delightful Low Fat Apricot Danish recipe, a lighter twist on the classic pastry favorite. Featuring crisp, golden layers of phyllo dough filled with a luscious blend of low-fat cream cheese, nonfat Greek yogurt, and fragrant vanilla, these danishes are bursting with flavor without the excess calories. Fresh apricot slices and a homemade apricot-honey glaze add a fruity sweetness, while a sprinkle of cinnamon completes the treat with cozy warmth. Perfectly portioned into individual servings, these easy-to-make danishes are ideal for brunch, dessert, or a sophisticated snack. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy a decadent yet health-conscious pastry that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Keywords: low fat apricot danish, healthy pastry recipe, phyllo dough dessert, light brunch ideas, fruit-filled danish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 sheets Phyllo dough sheets
- 4 ounces Low-fat cream cheese
- 6 tablespoons Apricot preserves
- 4 whole Fresh apricots
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Cold water
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
In a mixing bowl, combine low-fat cream cheese, nonfat Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Wash and pit the fresh apricots, then slice them thinly.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine apricot preserves and honey. Heat until the mixture is smooth.
Dissolve the cornstarch in cold water, then add it to the apricot and honey mixture. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes, and remove from heat.
Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and lightly spray it with cooking spray. Repeat with two more layers of phyllo sheets, spraying each layer.
Cut the stacked phyllo sheets into six equal squares.
Place a dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each phyllo square.
Top the cream cheese mixture with a few slices of apricot and a spoonful of the apricot glaze.
Lightly fold the corners of the phyllo squares over the filling, pressing gently to seal.
Place the danishes on the prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the top of each danish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy.
Let the danishes cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious and low-fat apricot danishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.3 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 1206 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.0 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 736 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
