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Cheese Danish Delight Recipe

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Cheese Danish Delight is a mouthwatering American dessert pastry featuring a flaky, buttery crust filled with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese mixture. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat, this recipe combines the richness of butter with a smooth cream cheese filling baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Filling

  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 1/4 cup of cold water and mix gently until the dough comes together. Avoid overworking the dough. Shape it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  3. Roll Out Dough and Cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into approximately 4×4 inch squares.
  4. Make Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
  5. Assemble Danishes: Place about a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each dough square. Fold the corners of each square towards the center to create a pocket and pinch the edges firmly to seal the filling inside.
  6. Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and milk. Using a brush, evenly coat the tops of each Danish with the egg wash to give them a shiny, golden finish when baked.
  7. Bake: Place the prepared Danishes on the lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastries are puffed up and golden brown.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the Danishes cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Keep the butter and water cold to ensure a flaky crust.
  • Do not overwork the dough to avoid tough pastry.
  • The egg wash helps achieve a golden, shiny surface.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • You can add a touch of lemon zest to the cream cheese filling for a citrus twist.

Keywords: Cheese Danish, Danish pastry, cream cheese filling, breakfast pastry, sweet treat, homemade Danish

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