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1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Cottage Cheese Filling:
In a small bowl, mix the cottage cheese, honey (if using), vanilla extract, and lemon zest until combined. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Puff Pastry:
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet slightly and cut it into 6 equal rectangles or squares.
Place the puff pastry pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Assemble the Pastries:
Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the cottage cheese mixture into the center of each pastry.
Arrange thin slices of apple on top of the cottage cheese mixture.
Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon and brown sugar for extra sweetness.
5. Apply the Egg Wash:
Brush the edges of the puff pastry with the beaten egg wash to give a golden finish when baked.
6. Bake:
Bake in Ingredients
For the Pastries:
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed, store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup cottage cheese (smooth or slightly blended for a creamier texture)
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for brightness)
1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp brown sugar (or granulated sugar)
For the Egg Wash:
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp milk or water
Optional Garnish:
Powdered sugar for dusting
A drizzle of honey or maple syrup
Instructions
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