Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Crescent Roll Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease it with non-stick spray. Open cans of crescent rolls and separate them into 4 rectangles per tube. Pinch seams to seal triangles together as rectangles.
- Brush each rectangle with melted butter. In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle generously over the dough. Roll each rectangle lengthwise into a log and coil into a spiral shape, tucking the end underneath. Use fingers to make a well in the center of each spiral.
- Fill the wells by dividing apple pie filling into 8 portions and adding 2–3 tablespoons to the center of each well. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar across the tops. Bake for 16–18 minutes until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle glaze over slightly cooled pastries before serving.
Puff Pastry Method
- Preheat the oven to 220°C. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, whisking continuously. Reduce to simmer until thick, then stir in diced apples, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Beat cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Incorporate sugar, egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla, mixing until silky.
- Cut puff pastry sheets into 6 squares. Fold a square into a triangle and trim edges, leaving a 2.5 cm border; unfold, then twist opposite corners to form a pocket.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling into each pocket. Top with 1–2 tablespoons apple pie filling. Brush visible pastry with egg wash. Bake for 12–14 minutes at 220°C until golden and crisp. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled pastries before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Serve warm for a delightful experience.
