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Deliciously Flaky Cheese Danish Recipe for Perfect Mornings

Deliciously Flaky Cheese Danish Recipe for Perfect Mornings
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Delight in the morning with our Deliciously Flaky Cheese Danish Recipe. These homemade pastries are a perfect blend of flaky, buttery goodness and creamy filling, making them an irresistible treat for breakfast or brunch. Simple to prepare, this recipe utilizes basic pantry staples to create bakery-style Danishes that will impress your family and friends. Customize the filling with your favorite fruit preserves or fresh berries for added flavor. With a fun baking experience ahead, you’ll enjoy creating these delightful pastries from scratch!

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter (for laminating)
  • 7 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • milk or lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until foamy. Add egg and yeast mixture to dry ingredients. Knead until smooth; chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare a cold butter block by shaping it into an 8-inch square between parchment sheets; chill.
  3. Roll dough into a square; place chilled butter in the center. Fold corners over to seal and roll into a rectangle. Chill after each fold.
  4. Cut dough into squares, fill with cream cheese mixture, shape as desired.
  5. Proof at room temperature for an hour; preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and bake until golden brown.
  6. Cool and glaze before serving.

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