Description
A healthier twist on a classic cheese Danish filled with creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet Pre-made Puff Pastry
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (preferably low-fat)
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 1 egg, beaten
- Optional Toppings: Powdered Sugar, Fresh Berries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow puff pastry to thaw for about 30 minutes.
- Combine cottage cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest in a large bowl and mix.
- Cut the puff pastry into squares (about 4×4 inches).
- Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the corners towards the center or fold over to create triangles and seal.
- Brush each pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden and flaky.
- Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and enjoy!
Notes
You can freeze unbaked pastries and bake them directly from the freezer, adding a couple of minutes to baking time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese, Danish, Pastry, Healthy Dessert, Baking