Danish Apple Cottage Cheese Pastries – A High Protein Breakfast Cake

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