Description
Delicious cheese danishes with a flaky, buttery pastry and a sweet cream cheese filling, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
Assembly:
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, separated
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Add milk, egg yolks, and yeast mixture; stir to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Cover and refrigerate 8-24 hours.
- To assemble: Punch down dough; divide into 4 portions. On a lightly floured surface, pat each portion into a 9×4-in. rectangle; sprinkle each with 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut each rectangle lengthwise into four 9×1-in. strips. Twist each strip, then loosely wrap strip around itself to form a coil; tuck the end under and pinch to seal. Place 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and egg yolk until smooth. Press an indentation in the center of each roll; fill with 1 rounded tablespoon cream cheese mixture. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°.
- Whisk egg white with water; brush over rolls. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove to wire racks; brush with syrup. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheese danish, breakfast pastry, cream cheese danish
