Cheese Danish Delight Recipe
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Cheese Danish pastries with a flaky crust and a creamy cheese filling. These Cheese Danish treats are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack with a cup of coffee.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 pastries 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Danish Pastry:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup cold water
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Danish Pastry: In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water, mix until dough forms, shape into a disk, and chill.
- Roll Out the Dough: Preheat oven. Roll out chilled dough, cut into squares.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble the Pastries: Place filling in the center of each square, fold corners, and seal. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake pastries until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheese Danish, Danish pastry, Cream Cheese Danish, Homemade Danish
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