Bakery-Worthy Pastries with Sweet-Tart Rhubarb & Creamy Filling!
These Rhubarb Cream Cheese Danish Twists are the perfect flaky, buttery, and slightly tangy treat—just like your favorite bakery, but fresh from your oven! With a luscious cream cheese filling, vibrant rhubarb compote, and crisp golden layers, they’re ideal for brunch, Mother’s Day, or a weekend baking project.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🥐 Flaky & Buttery – Layers of golden, crisp pastry.
🍓 Sweet-Tart Rhubarb – Balanced with creamy filling.
🧀 Cream Cheese Goodness – Rich and velvety.
✨ Impressive Yet Easy – Uses store-bought puff pastry for convenience.
Ingredients
(Makes 8 pastries)
For the Rhubarb Compote
2 cups fresh rhubarb, diced (or frozen, thawed)
¼ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken)
For the Cream Cheese Filling
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 egg yolk (reserve white for egg wash)
For Assembly
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 egg white + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Coarse sugar (for sprinkling)