Jul 09 2026
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Danish Pastry Recipe

Inspired by The Works Café
Time3h
Serves12

Make Danish Pastry Recipe in just 3h . 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. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast. Allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and the activated yeast mixture.

  4. 4

    Form Dough

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.

  5. 5

    First Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Filling Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Assembling and Baking

  1. 7

    Roll Out Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

  2. 8

    Cut Dough

    Cut the rolled dough into squares or triangles, depending on your desired shape.

  3. 9

    Add Filling

    Place a spoonful of the cream cheese filling in the center of each piece of dough.

  4. 10

    Shape Pastries

    Fold the corners of the dough over the filling or roll them into crescents, pinching the edges to seal.

  5. 11

    Second Rise

    Place the shaped pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.

  6. 12

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while the pastries rise.

  7. 13

    Brush and Top

    Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg and sprinkle sliced almonds on top.

  8. 14

    Bake

    Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

  9. 15

    Cool and Dust

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.

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