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Pineapple Coconut Danish Escape

Flaky puff pastry filled with creamy coconut filling and sweet pineapple topping, finished with a delicate vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: Pastries
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Danish Pastries
  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg beaten
Coconut Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp coconut extract
  • 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Pineapple Topping
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple well drained
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Prepare the coconut filling by mixing cream cheese, sugar, extracts, and coconut.
  2. Combine pineapple, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  3. Fill puff pastry rectangles, top with pineapple, brush with egg wash, and bake until golden.

Notes

Drain pineapple thoroughly to keep the pastry crisp and flaky.