Homemade Danish
A rich butter Danish pastry filled with creamy cheese and vanilla sugar, baked to a flaky, golden finish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk warm
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups cold unsalted butter for lamination
Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg Wash & Glaze
- 1 large egg for wash
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, yeast, and salt until combined.
- Cut the cold butter into 1/2 inch pieces and chill; roll dough into a rectangle, then layer butter over half of the dough and encase to form a butter block.
- Laminate by rolling out, folding, and chilling the dough in intervals until the butter is evenly distributed.
- Mix cheese filling with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth; set aside.
- Roll dough into a large rectangle, spread cheese filling, and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Brush with egg wash, bake at 375 F for 18-22 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed warm with coffee. Freezable for up to 1 month; thaw and reheat gently.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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