Heavenly Cheese Danish: A Luscious Creamy Delight to Bake
Indulge in the Heavenly Cheese Danish: A Luscious Creamy Delight to Bake, a perfect pastry that combines a flaky exterior with a rich cream cheese filling. Ideal for brunch gatherings or as a sweet treat to enjoy any time of day, this delightful danish is sure to impress your friends and family. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create these beautiful pastries that promise an irresistible flavor and impressive presentation. Plus, they can be prepared ahead of time for ultimate convenience. Treat yourself to this heavenly dessert today!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 packages active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup cold butter (cubed)
- 1 cup milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 12 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup sugar (for filling)
- 1 large egg (separated)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining it with warm water; let it sit until foamy.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk, egg yolks, and yeast mixture to form a soft dough.
- Chill the dough covered for 8 to 24 hours.
- Shape the chilled dough into rectangles; sprinkle with cinnamon and twist into coils.
- Prepare cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese, sugar, and egg yolk until smooth; fill each coil.
- Allow pastries to rise before baking at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush with maple syrup after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg