Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of these Cheese Danish Delights. Flaky pastry filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture, baked to golden perfection, these treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Danish Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Add water, form dough, and chill.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out chilled dough, cut into squares.
- Make Filling: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Fill and Shape: Place filling in center of dough squares, fold, and seal.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Whisk egg and milk, brush over pastries.
- Bake: Bake until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheese Danish, Pastry, Cream Cheese, Baking, Dessert
