a little ASMR for apple lovers For the Apple Filling 4 large Granny Smith apples, peel, core and chop into small chunks. (Or type whatever apples you favor) 1/2 cups water 1/3 cup light or dark brown sugar 1 tsp cornstarch 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon lemon juice For the Cream Cheese Mixture 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla For the Glaze Drizzle 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon milk (or heavy cream) 1 box puff pastry dough, room temperature INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. For the Apple Filling 2. Add apples, water, cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice to a boil, stirring constantly to a medium saucepan over low heat. 3. Continue stirring for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens up. For the Cream Cheese Mixture 4. In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy, about 2 minutes. 5. Add sugar, vanilla, lemon juice and beat for an additional 2 minutes. 6. On a greased pan lined with parchment, roll out the puff pastry. Cut each dough in half and then cut each strip into 3 pieces (6 total) 7. Add a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture and a tablespoon of apple filling to the center of each pastry. 8. Score the edges (about ½ inch from the edge) making a square, but do not go all the way through. 9. Optional: Brush the edges with egg wash or melted butter 10. Bake in preheated oven for 10-14 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and once cool, drizzle with glaze over the top and enjoy. 11. For the Glaze Drizzle In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla together until combined. Once the pastries have cooled, drizzle with glaze.
