Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Deliciously Flaky Cheese Danish. With a perfectly flaky exterior and a rich, creamy filling, these pastries are an exquisite choice for breakfast or brunch. Easy to make and versatile, you can personalize them with various toppings like fresh berries, fruit preserves, or sliced almonds. Ideal for gatherings, this recipe yields 12 servings, making it perfect for sharing with family and friends. You can even prepare the dough ahead of time for a convenient baking experience. Let the buttery layers and creamy filling transport you to a bakery with every bite!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter
- 7 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- Optional: fruit preserves or fresh berries
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, mix warm milk with yeast; let sit until foamy.
- Add the egg and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and knead until smooth. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Shape cold butter into an 8-inch square between parchment paper; chill until firm.
- Roll out chilled dough into a square, place butter in the center, fold corners over butter, then roll into a rectangle. Fold into thirds; chill again and repeat two more times.
- Cut dough into squares, fill with cream cheese mixture, shape as desired, and allow to rise on baking sheets.
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and bake until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (70g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg