Danish Rolls
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible homemade Danish Rolls, a perfect fusion of flaky pastry and rich, gooey filling. This recipe combines tender, buttery dough with a luscious cream cheese layer and a warm cinnamon-sugar swirl, creating a melt-in-your-mouth treat that pairs wonderfully with your morning coffee or as a decadent dessert. Topped with a silky vanilla glaze, these rolls are baked to golden perfection, offering the ultimate balance of sweetness and spice. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying your hand at homemade pastries for the first time, these Danish Rolls are surprisingly approachable, featuring a simple yeast dough and easy-to-follow steps. Ready in just over two hours, they’re perfect for brunch gatherings, special occasions, or a little self-indulgence any day of the week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1.25 cups whole milk (warm)
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons whole milk (for glaze)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the yeast mixture and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until a sticky dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon to make the filling.
Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, about 12x18 inches.
Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them, cut side up, on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
While the rolls bake, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth.
Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle the glaze over the rolls before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 257.7 g | 330% | |
| Saturated Fat | 156.0 g | 780% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1047 mg | 349% | |
| Sodium | 3076 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 631.1 g | 229% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 252.2 g | ||
| Protein | 84.8 g | 170% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 782 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 25.9 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 1560 mg | 33% | |
*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.
