Apricot Danish
Indulge in the luscious sweetness of these homemade Apricot Danish pastries, a delectable treat that's perfect for breakfast or dessert. This recipe combines a buttery, flaky dough with a creamy, tangy filling made from softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and egg yolk, topped with vibrant, chopped apricots for bursts of fruity flavor. The golden-brown pastries are finished with a brush of glossy apricot preserves, adding both shine and an extra layer of sweetness. With a prep time of just one hour and an irresistible bakery-quality result, these Apricot Danishes are sure to impress your guests and elevate any gathering. Easy to make and wonderfully elegant, they're the ultimate way to celebrate apricot season or brighten your day with a homemade treat. Perfect for keywords like "fruit Danish recipe," "cream cheese Danish," and "homemade pastry ideas."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 0.75 cup warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned apricot halves, drained and chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 0.5 cup apricot preserves
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until it starts to become foamy.
Beat the egg and add it to the milk mixture along with the vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring to form a dough.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few minutes until smooth.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and egg yolk until smooth and well combined.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
After the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, approximately 12x16 inches.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, followed by the chopped apricots.
Roll the dough up from the long side, jelly-roll style, and cut into 12 even slices.
Place each slice on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each Danish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and while still warm, brush each Danish with apricot preserves for a glossy finish.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4377 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 251.2 g | 322% | |
| Saturated Fat | 151.8 g | 759% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1061 mg | 354% | |
| Sodium | 1823 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 475.9 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 236.7 g | ||
| Protein | 59.5 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.6 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 507 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1395 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
