Whether you enjoy this Apple Danish with Puff Pastry as a breakfast treat or a sweet dessert, this recipe is both satisfying and easy to make.
You only need 3 ingredients to prepare this Danish recipe. It's made with buttery puff pastry filled with canned apple pie filling, then topped with a sweet powdered sugar glaze drizzled on top.
Check out all the other puff pastry recipe ideas for even more delicious recipes.
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Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen, this recipe will make everyone believe you picked up these goodies from a fancy bakery after a long day at work.
Right before serving, shake a little extra powdered sugar on top of the sweet glaze for that showstopping, professional-looking bakery treat!
Check out the recipe notes and variations following the step-by-step photos for any possible substitutions or tips on making the recipe your own.
Looking for more Easy Dessert Recipes using puff pastry? Try my Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid, Raspberry Cream Cheese Danishes, and even my Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry.
Table of Contents
- 👩🍳How to use Puff Pastry
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- 📋Ingredients
- 💡 Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Baking Instructions
- Prepare the Powdered Sugar Glaze
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- 🍽 Make it a Meal
- 🍶Storage Tips
- ❄️Prep Ahead and Freezing Tips
- ➡️Top Recipe Tip
- 🌟Try these recipes next...
- 📇Recipe Card
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
👩🍳How to use Puff Pastry
- Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed before using it. The best way to thaw frozen puff pastry is in the refrigerator overnight.
- Keep the puff pastry cold for the best results. If it starts to warm up as you work, just place it back in the refrigerator for a few minutes to chill the dough again.
- Be careful not to overfill your puff pastry, too much filling can cause the dough to become soggy and not rise properly while baking.
🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
Creative Co-Op Stoneware Batter Bowl, Set of 4 Sizes, Multicolor Measuring Cups, Multi
Nesting Measuring Cups | Set of 3 Stackable Ceramic CupsStainless Steel Rolling Pin Dough Roller 17” x 2” with 4 Removable Adjustable Thickness Ring and Non-Slip Silicone Pastry MatMixing Bowls, Ceramic Mixing Bowls
📋Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
💡 Substitutions and Variations
- Don't like almond extract? That's ok - use vanilla instead!
- Rather have homemade apple pie filling? Try the filling we use in our Homemade Apple Pie or you can try this easy recipe for Homemade Pie Filling.
- You can swap out the apple pie filling for any pie filling! Choose your favorite flavor or make a variety!
- If you don't have heavy cream on hand, swap it out with milk.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Roll the dough out and cut into 6 even rectangles. Line a baking tray with parchment paper, and add the puff pastry rectangles.
Step 2: Add 2 tablespoons of apple pie filling to each of the centers.
📌Quick Tip: Don't skip the egg wash. It acts as a glue to help keep the Danishes together.
Step 3: Brush the beaten egg yolk around the edges of the puff pastry.
Step 4: Fold 2 corners towards the middle, then fold the other 2 corners in and pinch all together. Brush with the remaining egg yolk.
Baking Instructions
Step 5: Place the baking tray into the refrigerator to chill the dough for about half an hour. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
Prepare the Powdered Sugar Glaze
Step 6: Transfer the slightly cooled pastries to a cooling rack. While they are cooling, prepare the glaze by combining the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and almond extract.
Step 7: Drizzle the glaze over the Danishes.
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🍽 Make it a Meal
- Apple Danishes make a great dessert with a dollop of Homemade Whipped Cream or a sweet addition to a brunch menu with our Breakfast Casserole with Eggs & Sausage.
- Check out my other recipe for Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings
🍶Storage Tips
- These Danishes are best eaten fresh the day they're made; however if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a day.
- Reheat in the toaster oven or air fryer for a couple of minutes until warmed through.
❄️Prep Ahead and Freezing Tips
- Prepare the recipe up until the chilling instructions. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about an hour until the pastries are firm.
- Once they are flash frozen, wrap them individually in plastic wrap then place them all in a zip top freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month.
- When you're ready to bake them, transfer them to the refrigerator to thaw over night or over several hours. Bake according to recipe instructions.
➡️Top Recipe Tip
- Be sure to chill the pastries before baking so the layers will puff up and be flakey!
Poking holes in the dough before baking allows steam to escape, preventing the pastry from rising too much and creating air pockets. This technique is commonly used when making tart or pie crusts with puff pastry. However, you should only poke holes in the puff pastry if the particular recipe you're following suggests.
Try to avoid adding too much filling to the puff pastry. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat which will allow air to flow around the puff pastry as it bakes. Also, bake the puff pastry at a high temperature which will promote quick and even baking. This reduces the chances of the pastry becoming soggy.
🌟Try these recipes next...
- Check out my other recipe for Apple Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid.
- Or you might enjoy this recipe for Apple Turnovers.
📇Recipe Card
📖 Recipe Card
Apple Danish Puff Pastry
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry dough thawed
- 1 cup canned apple pie filling
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface into a square about 12x12 inches.
- Using a pizza cutter, slice the puff pastry into 6 even rectangles.
- Place the rectangles on a baking tray that's been lined with parchment paper.
- Add about 2 tablespoons of the apple pie filling in the center of each puff pastry rectangle.
- Brush the egg yolk around the edges of the puff pastry. This will act as a glue to help you form the pastry.
- Fold 2 corners of the dough into the middle over the apple pie filling and then fold the other two corners over and pinch all the corners together.
- Place the pastries on the baking tray and place the baking tray in the refrigerator to chill for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Brush each pastry with the remaining egg yolk.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow them to cool for a few minutes on the baking tray and then gently remove them to a cooling rack.
- Prepare the glaze by combining the powdered sugar in a bowl with the heavy cram and almond extract.
- Use a spoon to drizzle the glaze over the Danishes.
October Libra says
Oven temperature would be helpful
Lois says
Sorry about that! Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes. I updated the recipe card. Thanks!