Apple Danish Pies

Submitted by Mom2Rose

"Source: Cooking for 2 - Prepared with an easy crescent roll crust and served in cute ramekins, these single-serving pies are fun to share with “that special someone.”"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups tart apples, chopped and peeled
• 1⁄4 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1 (4 ounce) package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• GLAZE

• 1⁄4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons 2% low-fat milk

directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg.
2. Add apples and juice; toss to coat.
3. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
4. Remove from the heat.
5. Separate crescent dough into four triangles.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll two triangles into 5-in. circles.
7. Place each into an 8-oz. ramekin, pressing dough onto the bottom and 1/2 inches up the sides.
8. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla.
9. Spread over dough in ramekins. Top with apple mixture.
10. Roll out remaining crescent dough into 4-in. circles; place over filling.
11. Cut slits in top.
12. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown.
13. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over pies.
14. Serve warm.