Individual Danish Assortment
Delight your taste buds with this irresistible Individual Danish Assortment, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat anytime! These homemade pastries feature a buttery, flaky dough that’s expertly layered with a creamy, vanilla-infused cream cheese filling and a dollop of your favorite fruit preserves—choose from raspberry, apricot, or strawberry for a burst of fruity flavor. Each Danish is individually crafted into elegant shapes, making them as stunning as they are delicious. With a golden egg-wash finish and an optional dusting of powdered sugar, these pastries are bakery-quality right from your kitchen. Whether you’re hosting guests or indulging yourself, this recipe brings the joy of classic Danish pastries to your table in just a few simple steps.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup whole milk
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 unit large egg
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup fruit preserves (e.g., raspberry, apricot, or strawberry)
- 1 unit egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon optional powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
Cut the butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small saucepan, warm the milk until it's lukewarm (about 110°F). Add the yeast and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and the yeast-milk mixture. Pour this wet mixture into the flour mixture and stir until the dough comes together.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the cream cheese filling. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 15x10 inches.
Cut the dough into 12 equal squares.
To shape the Danishes, fold the corners of each square towards the center or twist as desired. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each Danish, followed by 1 teaspoon of fruit preserves.
In a small bowl, mix the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of the Danishes with the egg wash.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Let the Danishes rest for 15 minutes while the oven heats up.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3739 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.1 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.2 g | 436% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 768 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 2989 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 512.3 g | 186% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.9 g | ||
| Protein | 79.0 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 498 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 25.4 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 1276 mg | 27% | |
*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.
