Cream Cheese Danish Recipe
Make Cream Cheese Danish Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Topping
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly. Add the egg and the activated yeast mixture to the butter. Mix well.
- 4
Form Dough
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 6
Prepare Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Assembling and Baking
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 9
Cut and Fill
Cut the dough into squares or rectangles. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese filling in the center of each piece.
- 10
Shape Danishes
Fold the corners of the dough over the filling to create a pocket. Pinch the edges to seal.
- 11
- 12
Bake
Place the danishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- 13
Cool and Dust
Remove the danishes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
