Low Fat Cream Cheese Danish
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a classic pastry with a healthier twist in this Low Fat Cream Cheese Danish! Perfectly creamy and lightly sweetened, the filling is made with low-fat cream cheese, a hint of vanilla, and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Layered phyllo dough brushed with unsweetened applesauce creates a light, flaky crust without the excess fat of traditional buttery puff pastry. A touch of cinnamon and a dusting of powdered sugar make these danishes as elegant as they are guilt-free. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a light dessert. Satisfy your sweet tooth while staying on track with this quick, delicious, and low-calorie pastry recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams low-fat cream cheese
- 50 grams sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large egg yolk
- 8 sheets phyllo dough sheets
- 120 grams unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg white
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 30 grams powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine low-fat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and egg yolk. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Lay one phyllo dough sheet on a clean surface and lightly brush with unsweetened applesauce. Top with a second sheet, and continue layering and brushing until all 8 sheets are used.
Cut the layered phyllo sheets into 8 equal rectangles.
Place a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each rectangle.
Fold the corners of each rectangle towards the center to cover the filling, pressing gently to seal.
Transfer the filled pastries to the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg white and brush it over the top of each danish. Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon over each pastry.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1415 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.3 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 256 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 1838 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 197.3 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 99.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.3 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 664 mg | 14% | |
*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.
