Individual Danish Assortment

Can be made with a variety of fillings

Pastry can be high in calories and fat

Contains B vitamins, zinc, and iron

	2 puff pastry sheets
	1 egg , lightly beaten
	2 teaspoons 2 % low-fat milk
	1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
	jam
	chunky applesauce
	cranberry chutney
	lemon curd
	pastry cream
	chocolate shavings , sprinkled with
	sugar
	4 tablespoons butter , softened
	1/2 cup sugar
	1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
	12 12 ounces cream cheese or 12 ounces mascarpone
	3/4 cup sugar
	1 egg yolk , slightly beaten
	1/2 cup confectioners ' sugar
	1 tablespoon 2 % low-fat milk
	apricot jam , warmed
	toasted sliced almonds
	1/4 cup flour
	1/4 cup sugar
	2 tablespoons butter , melted

1.	Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2.	In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
3.	On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 12 squares.
4.	Arrange the squares on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5.	Brush the squares with the egg wash mixture.
6.	In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar.
7.	Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over half of the squares.
8.	Spoon the jam, applesauce, cranberry chutney, lemon curd, pastry cream, or chocolate shavings onto the remaining squares.
9.	Using a fork, crimp the edges of the squares with filling.
10.	In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
11.	Add the cream cheese or mascarpone cheese, the egg yolk, and the confectioners' sugar.
12.	Mix well and spoon the mixture onto the squares with filling.
13.	Sprinkle the tops of the squares with the toasted sliced almonds and sugar.
14.	Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
15.	Serve warm or at room temperature.