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Homemade Danish Recipe You Can Master at Home Easily Recipe

Homemade Danish Recipe You Can Master at Home Easily Recipe
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Master the art of Homemade Danish pastries with this easy-to-follow recipe. Flaky, buttery laminated dough filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture, finished with a delicate glaze and optional fruit toppings for a perfect bakery-quality treat at home.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (75g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp (10g) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warm
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp (250g) cold unsalted butter, for laminating

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 7 oz (200g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup (100g) powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Toppings:

  • Fruit preserves
  • Fresh berries
  • Sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, whisk warm milk with active dry yeast and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Add the egg and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix and knead the dough until smooth, about 6–8 minutes. Cover the dough and chill it for 30 minutes to relax.
  2. Prepare Butter Block: Place the cold unsalted butter between two sheets of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin or a mallet to pound and shape the butter into an 8-inch square. Chill the butter block until firm but pliable, ready for laminating.
  3. Laminate the Dough: Roll the chilled dough into a 16-inch square. Place the butter block in the center of the dough in a diamond shape. Fold the corners of the dough over the butter to seal it completely. Roll the dough into a long rectangle approximately 8 by 24 inches. Fold the dough into thirds like a letter. Chill for 30 minutes. Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, chilling the dough for 30 minutes between each turn to create flaky layers.
  4. Shape the Danish: Roll the laminated dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch squares. Place a tablespoon of cream cheese filling in the center of each square. Fold the corners inward or shape the dough as desired. Optionally, add fruit preserves or fresh berries on top of the filling before shaping.
  5. Proof and Bake: Arrange the shaped pastries on parchment-lined baking sheets. Allow them to rise at room temperature for about 1 hour until puffed and slightly risen. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C). Optionally brush the pastries with egg wash or milk for a shiny finish. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Glaze and Serve: Let the danishes cool completely on a wire rack. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pastries. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Danish delights!

Notes

  • Ensure the butter and dough are cold but pliable during laminating to achieve crisp, flaky layers.
  • Using room temperature egg helps in blending the dough smoothly.
  • Lemon zest in the cream cheese filling adds a bright citrus flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
  • Adjust the glaze thickness by varying the liquid amount; thinner glaze drizzles easily.
  • Optional toppings like fresh berries or sliced almonds add texture and visual appeal.
  • Keep unused dough refrigerated and well wrapped to prevent drying out.

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Keywords: Homemade Danish, Danish Pastry Recipe, Cream Cheese Danish, Laminated Dough, Breakfast Pastry, Easy Danish Recipe

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