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Cheese Danish Delight Recipe

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This Cheese Danish Delight recipe features a flaky, buttery pastry filled with a sweet and creamy cream cheese filling. Perfectly golden and tender, these danishes combine a simple homemade dough with a luscious cheese center, making a delightful treat for breakfast or dessert.

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

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 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 the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 1/4 cup of cold water, mixing just until the dough forms. Shape it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
  2. 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.
  3. Roll out and cut dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into approximately 4×4 inch squares for individual Danish pastries.
  4. Make the cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
  5. Fill and shape Danishes: Place a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each dough square. Fold the four corners of each square toward the center to create a pocket, then gently pinch the edges to seal the filling inside.
  6. Apply egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and milk to create an egg wash. Brush it evenly over each Danish to give them a beautiful golden finish when baked.
  7. Bake: Arrange the prepared Danishes on the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until they turn golden brown and puff slightly. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use cold butter and water to ensure a flaky pastry texture.
  • Do not overwork the dough to keep it tender.
  • Chilling the dough helps it roll out smoothly and maintain shape during baking.
  • The cream cheese filling can be flavored with a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest for a twist.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with coffee or tea.

Keywords: Cheese Danish, Danish Pastry, Cream Cheese Dessert, Baked Pastry, Breakfast Pastry

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