Assorted Mini Muffins, Pastries And Danishes Recipe
Make Assorted Mini Muffins, Pastries And Danishes Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Mini Muffins
Pastries
Danishes
Method
Mini Muffins
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Add Mix-ins
Gently fold in your choice of mix-ins, like chocolate chips, blueberries, or nuts.
- 6
Fill the Muffin Tin
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Pastries
- 9
Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- 10
Prepare the Puff Pastry
Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut them into squares (about 4 inches).
- 11
Fill the Pastries
Place a tablespoon of cream cheese filling in the center of each square. Top with fresh fruits.
- 12
Seal the Pastries
Fold the corners of the pastry square to the center and pinch to seal.
- 13
Bake
Place the pastries on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- 14
Cool and Serve
Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Danishes
- 15
Prepare the Dough
Thaw the Danish pastry dough according to package instructions and roll it out into a rectangle.
- 16
Add Custard
Cut the dough into squares and place a spoonful of prepared custard in the center of each square.
- 17
Top with Apricot Preserves
Add a dollop of apricot preserves on top of the custard.
- 18
Sprinkle Almonds
Sprinkle sliced almonds around the filling.
- 19
Bake
Place the Danish on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
- 20
Cool and Serve
Allow to cool slightly before serving.