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Cheese Danish Delight Recipe

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Cheese Danish Delight is a flaky, buttery pastry filled with a creamy and sweetened cream cheese mixture. Perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack, these homemade Danish pastries combine a tender, crisp crust with a rich, velvety filling finished with a shiny egg wash glaze.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Filling Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add 1 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Form the Dough: Gradually add 1/4 cup cold water to the flour-butter mixture, mixing gently until a dough forms. Avoid overworking the dough to keep it tender. Shape it into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
  3. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  4. Roll Out Dough and Cut Squares: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a 1/4 inch thickness into a rectangle. Cut the dough into roughly 4×4 inch squares, preparing them for filling.
  5. Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy, free of lumps.
  6. Assemble Danishes: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling onto the center of each dough square. Fold the corners towards the center, pinching the edges together to seal the pockets securely, creating a neat Danish shape.
  7. Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and 1 tablespoon milk. Brush this mixture over the surface of each Danish to give them a beautiful golden brown finish once baked.
  8. Bake: Place the prepared Danishes on the lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the Danishes from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for best flavor.

Notes

  • Use cold butter and cold water to achieve a flaky pastry crust.
  • Do not overwork the dough to prevent toughness.
  • Filling can be customized with fruit preserves or lemon zest for variation.
  • Store leftover Danishes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat lightly before serving to restore flakiness.

Keywords: Cheese Danish, Pastry, Cream Cheese Filling, Homemade Danish, Breakfast Pastry, Sweet Pastry

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