Cheese Danish Recipe
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Ingredients
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Danish Pastry Dough
Cheese Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Danish Pastry Dough
Prepare the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix well.
Incorporate Eggs
Beat in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is well combined. The dough should be slightly sticky.
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Roll Out the Dough
Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
Cheese Filling
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and the egg yolk. Mix until well combined.
Fill the Pastry
Cut the rolled-out dough into squares or triangles. Place a spoonful of the cheese filling in the center of each piece and fold the corners over, pinching to seal.
Bake the Danish
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the Pastries
Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Topping (optional)
Prepare the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Glaze the Pastries
Once the Danish pastries are cool, drizzle the glaze over the top before serving.