Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of these Cheese Danish pastries that are sure to tantalize your taste buds with their rich, creamy filling and flaky pastry layers.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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
- Dough Preparation: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold water gradually, mix until dough forms. Shape into a disk, chill for 1 hour.
- Assembly: Roll out dough, cut into squares. Mix cream cheese filling ingredients. Place filling in center of squares, fold corners over filling, seal.
- Baking: Brush with egg wash, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the filling by adding fruit preserves or nuts.
- Ensure the butter is cold for a flaky pastry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheese Danish, Pastry, Cream Cheese, Baking, Breakfast
