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Flaky Cheese Danish

Irresistibly Flaky Cheese Danish for a Perfect Morning Delight

This Flaky Cheese Danish recipe offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture and simple ingredients, making breakfast a delightful occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 danishes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar is a lower glycemic substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Salt No direct substitute recommended
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast Instant yeast can be used without proofing
  • 3/4 cup Warm Milk Non-dairy milk can be used
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg works for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Butter Vegan butter can be used
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Mascarpone is a delightful alternative
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Omit for a less-sweet treat
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or Lemon Juice Almond milk is a dairy-free choice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for best taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, gently mix warm milk with active dry yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  3. Add in the egg, combining all ingredients, and knead the mixture for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic, refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
Butter Block Preparation
  1. Take cold butter and place it between two sheets of parchment paper, pressing it out to form an 8-inch square.
  2. Keep the butter chilled while the dough finishes resting.
Lamination
  1. Roll the chilled dough into a 16-inch square.
  2. Place the chilled butter in the center and fold the corners of the dough over the butter to enclose it.
  3. Roll the dough out to create an 8x24 inch rectangle, fold it into thirds, and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
Shaping the Danish
  1. After the final chill, roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/4 inch and cut it into 4-inch squares.
  2. Place cream cheese filling in the center of each square and fold the corners toward the center.
  3. Transfer the shaped danishes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Proofing and Baking
  1. Cover the pastries with a towel and allow them to proof for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C) and brush danishes with an egg wash.
  3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
Glazing
  1. Let danishes cool slightly, then whisk together powdered sugar, milk or lemon juice, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the warm danishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These danishes are freezer-friendly; freeze shaped, unbaked danishes for later enjoyment.

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