Cherry Danish
Indulge in the buttery, flaky perfection of this homemade Cherry Danish recipe, a classic pastry that brings the warmth of a professional bakery right to your kitchen! With layers of tender dough enriched with creamy unsalted butter and beautifully folded for a delectable texture, this Danish is filled with a vibrant, fruity core of luscious cherry pie filling. Finished with a sweet-tart glaze of powdered sugar and lemon juice, every bite strikes the perfect balance of richness and brightness. A true treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this recipe is ideal for home bakers looking for a rewarding project with impressive results. With just 18 minutes of baking time and step-by-step directions, these delightful pastries are accessible even for beginners. Perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth or impressing guests, these Cherry Danishes are destined to be the star of your pastry lineup! Keywords: Cherry Danish recipe, homemade pastries, easy Danish dough, cherry filling, buttery layers, dessert ideas, brunch recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 225 grams unsalted butter
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 7 grams active dry yeast
- 120 ml warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 400 grams canned cherry pie filling
- 100 grams powdered sugar
- 15 ml lemon juice
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve 7 grams of active dry yeast in 120 ml of warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 250 grams of all-purpose flour, 50 grams of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Mix in the yeast mixture, 1 large egg, and 5 ml of vanilla extract until a dough forms.
On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until smooth, about 5 minutes.
Roll out the dough into a 1 cm thick rectangle. Spread 225 grams of unsalted butter evenly over the dough.
Fold the dough into thirds like a letter, then roll it out again. Repeat the folding process two more times. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Roll out the chilled dough into a 1 cm thick rectangle and cut it into 12 squares.
Place a tablespoon of canned cherry pie filling in the center of each square.
Fold the corners of each square towards the center, pressing them down gently.
Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 16-18 minutes, until golden brown.
In a small bowl, mix 100 grams of powdered sugar with 15 ml of lemon juice to create a glaze.
Drizzle the glaze over the warm danishes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3808 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.4 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.5 g | 582% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 728 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 2606 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 471.6 g | 171% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 235.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 942 mg | 20% | |
*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.
