Apple Pear Cream Cheese Drop Danish Food

EASY CHEESY DROP DANISH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. In small bowl, mix filling ingredients until smooth; set aside.
• In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, butter and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until crumbly. Stir in 2/3 cup milk until dough forms; beat with spoon 15 strokes.
• On cookie sheet, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart. Make a shallow well in center of each with back of spoon; fill each with about 1 teaspoon filling.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, mix glaze ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle glaze over warm Danish. Store covered in refrigerator.

APPLE PEAR CREAM CHEESE DROP DANISH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• In small bowl, stir cream cheese, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth; set aside. In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, 1/4 cup softened butter and 2 tablespoons sugar until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in 2/3 cup milk until stiff dough forms.
• Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Make a shallow well in center of each with fingers and back of spoon. Fill each well with about 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture.
• Cut slices of apple and pear in half widthwise; fan 3 half-slices over top of each Danish (2 apple, 1 pear or vice-versa). Combine 1 tablespoon melted butter and the honey; lightly brush on fruit slices.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon; serve warm.

APPLE CREAM CHEESE DANISHES

Steps:

• Combine chopped apples, brown sugar, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until apples soften and mixture thickens. Remove from heat, and stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and cardamom. Allow to cool.
• Stir together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until well-combined. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Place sheets of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll sheets out so that the length of the sheets is 10-12 inches long. (If the sheets have cracks in them, sprinkle cracks with a bit of water. Then roll out the sheets of puff pastry with a rolling pin to even out the cracks.) Cut 6 strips lengthwise per sheet. Take each strip and gently twist. Take each twist and coil it into a spiral. Tuck the end piece under the spiral. Press down the center of the pastry leaving about 1/4 inch all around on the sides.
• Score the pressed down center with a knife. Poke a few holes in the center with fork or knife. This will keep the center from rising too much and making the filling fall out. Place on prepared baking sheet.
• Fill each center with about 1 Tablespoon of cream cheese mixture. Top with a heaping Tablespoon of apple pie filling.
• Whisk together egg and water. Brush edges of danishes with egg wash.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
• Remove to a wire rack to cool slightly.
• While danishes are cooling, whisk together confectioner's sugar and half and half for optional glaze. Drizzle over slightly cooled danishes.
• Allow glaze to set, and serve.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator for optimal freshness. Remove, and allow to come to room temperature before serving.