Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter
- 7 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: fruit preserves or fresh berries for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, combine warm milk with yeast; let it sit until foamy.
- Add the egg and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients; mix until dough forms. Knead for about 6-8 minutes until smooth and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Shape cold butter into an 8-inch square between parchment paper; chill until firm.
- Roll out dough into a 16-inch square, place butter in the center, fold corners over, then roll into an 8×24 inch rectangle. Fold like a letter and chill again; repeat two more times.
- Roll final dough to 1/4 inch thick, cut into squares, add cream cheese filling in the center, shape as desired.
- Place on parchment-lined sheets to rise for one hour while preheating oven to 390°F (200°C). Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before glazing with powdered sugar mixed with milk or lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pastry
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg