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Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish Twists

Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish Twists for a Bakery-Quality Treat

These Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish Twists are an easy and delightful homemade pastry treat that impresses with tangy rhubarb and creamy goodness.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 twists
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Bakery
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Rhubarb Filling
  • 2 cups Rhubarb fresh, diced
  • 0.5 cups Sugar adjust based on tartness preference
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Full-Fat Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
For the Pastry
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry store-bought

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by dicing about two cups of fresh rhubarb into small pieces. Toss the diced rhubarb with half a cup of sugar in a bowl and let it macerate for 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together 8 ounces of softened full-fat cream cheese, one egg, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, and two tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, unfold two sheets of store-bought puff pastry and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across one half of each pastry sheet.
  4. Spoon the drained rhubarb evenly over the cream cheese filling, then fold the other half of the pastry over the filling and seal the edges tightly.
  5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the twisted danish on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Once baked, remove the danish twists from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twistCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Properly drain the rhubarb after macerating to avoid sogginess. You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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