Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making your own Deliciously Flaky Cheese Danish, a perfect treat for breakfast or brunch. These pastries boast a light, flaky exterior and a rich, creamy filling that will leave everyone wanting more. With a simple preparation method and accessible ingredients, you can elevate any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family breakfast or an elegant brunch gathering with friends. Customize your danishes by adding fresh fruit or a drizzle of glaze for an extra touch of sweetness—each bite is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (for laminating)
- 7 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, fruit preserves
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Mix warm milk with yeast; let sit until foamy. Add egg and yeast mixture to dry ingredients, mixing until dough forms. Knead for about 6–8 minutes until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the butter block: Shape cold butter into an 8-inch square between parchment sheets and chill.
- Laminate the dough: Roll chilled dough into a square, place butter in the center, fold corners over it, roll into a long rectangle, then fold like a letter. Chill and repeat rolling twice more.
- Shape danishes: Roll final dough to 1/4-inch thickness; cut into squares and fill with cream cheese mixture. Shape as desired.
- Rise and bake: Let shaped danishes rise on baking sheets for an hour while preheating oven to 390°F (200°C). Brush with egg wash or milk; bake for 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Glaze before serving: Cool completely and drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar mixed with milk or lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pastry
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg