APPLE DANISH PIES

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Prepared with an easy crescent roll crust and served in cute ramekins, these single-serving pies are fun to share with your "special someone." -Joanne Wright, Niles, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 tube (4 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
GLAZE:
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 630mg sodium, Carbohydrate 108g carbohydrate (77g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.