Cinnamon Cream Cheese Danish Recipe

Preparation and Baking

1. 1

   Prepare Dough

   In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter until warm (not boiling). Add to the dry ingredients along with eggs; mix until a dough forms.

2. 2

   Knead Dough

   Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

3. 3

   Make Filling

   In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth and well combined.

4. 4

   Assemble Danishes

   Once dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a large rectangle. Cut into squares, place a spoonful of the cream cheese filling in the center of each square, and fold the corners over to the center.

5. 5

   Final Rise

   Place the assembled danishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Preheat Oven

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

7. 7

   Bake

   Brush the tops of the danishes with the egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Allow the danishes to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!