Pineapple Danish
This Pineapple Danish Recipe features Homemade Pineapple Sauce, cream cheese, and a zesty lime icing! These pineapple danishes are so easy to make but so good, they're the perfect summer treat or breakfast idea!
Ingredients
For The Pineapple Danishes
- 1/2 batch Colombian Pineapple Sauce (or use store-bought pineapple jam)
- 1 package puff pastry (frozen, refrigerated, or homemade)
- 5 oz (140 g) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
For The Lime Icing
- 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1-2 teaspoon lime juice (or lemon juice)
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry if using frozen. Skip this step if using refrigerated or homemade puff pastry as it may become too soft to be handled. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cream cheese. In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
- Assemble the danishes. Using a knife, cut your puff pastry into 6 or 8 rectangles (or any shape you like). You can also use cookie cutters to make different shapes. Carefully transfer each danish to your prepared baking sheet, then use a knife to score each danish with a 1/4-inch border. Poke the inner rectangle of each danish with a fork a few times to keep it from puffing up in the oven (do not poke the border). Scoop a dollop of cream cheese over each danish and use a knife or the back of a spoon to even it out, making sure it doesn't sit on the border. Top with a layer of your prepared pineapple sauce or jam.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Remove the danishes from the baking sheet and allow to cool down just a bit. Meanwhile, make the icing.
- Make the lime icing. In a small bowl or glass, add the powdered sugar and lime juice and mix until smooth. The icing should be quite thick but still pourable. You can use a piping bag or a spoon to top your danishes with your prepared icing. You want to pour the icing once the danishes are still warm but not hot, if they're still hot it will immediately melt into your danishes. Top with lime icing and enjoy!
Notes
How To Make Pineapple Sauce: here's my favorite Colombian Pineapple Sauce recipe.
Make-Ahead Instructions: I don't recommend making these ahead of time because they are best eaten as they're made: warm and crispy. You can prepare the pineapple sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days though.
Storing Instructions: store them in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can warm them up in the oven if desired. Do not freeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 176mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 318IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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