Breakfast Danish Ricotta And Quins Pastries Recipe

Name: Breakfast Danish Ricotta And Quins Pastries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (6 ounces) whole milk, well drained Ricotta cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 of a package (4oz) cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 extra large egg yolk, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon grated lemon or orange zest; About 3/4 cup of the Slow Roasted Quince slices, drained; 2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry, defrosted; 1 egg beaten with 1/2 tablespoon water, for egg wash

Servings: persons

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["Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.", "Using a stand or handhold electric mixer, cream Ricotta, cream cheese, egg yolk and sugar until smooth. Add salt, vanilla and lemon zest; mix until combined.", "Unfold 1 sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured board and roll it slightly with a floured rolling pin until it's a 10 by 10-inch square. Cut the sheet into 4 quarters with a sharp knife.", "Place 1 tablespoon of cheese filling into the middle of each of the 4 squares, and then arrange 3 quince slices on top of the cheese mixture. Brush the border of each pastry with egg wash and fold 2 opposite corners to the center, brushing and overlapping the corners of each pastry so they firmly stick together; then repeat the same technique with the 2 other opposite corners.", "Brush the top of the pastries with egg wash. Place the pastries on the prepared sheet pan. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry and refrigerate the filled Danish for 15 minutes before baking.", "Bake the pastries for about 25 to 35 minutes, rotating the pan once during baking, until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm.
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Recipe for the Slow Roasted Quince is here: http://food52.com/recipes/"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup (6 ounces) whole milk, well drained Ricotta cheese, at room temperature, 1/2 of a package (4oz) cream cheese, at room temperature, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 extra large egg yolk, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Breakfast Danish Ricotta And Quins Pastries falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Breakfast Danish Ricotta And Quins Pastries

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