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Deliciously Flaky Cheese Danish

Deliciously Flaky Cheese Danish
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Indulge in the delightful experience of making Deliciously Flaky Cheese Danishes, a perfect treat for breakfast or brunch. These pastries feature a buttery, flaky exterior enveloping a smooth cream cheese filling that melts in your mouth. With their impressive presentation and versatile flavor options, you can easily customize them with fruit preserves or fresh berries to suit your taste. Ideal for meal prep, these danishes can be made ahead of time and baked fresh when needed, ensuring a warm and inviting treat for any occasion. Follow this easy recipe to impress family and friends with your baking skills!

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)
  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. In another, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until foamy. Mix both together with the egg to form dough.
  2. Knead on a floured surface for about 6–8 minutes, cover, and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare a butter block by pounding cold butter between parchment paper into an 8-inch square; chill.
  4. Roll out dough into a square, seal the butter block inside, roll into a rectangle, fold like a letter, and chill again; repeat twice more.
  5. Roll final dough to ¼-inch thick, cut into squares, fill with cream cheese mixture, shape as desired.
  6. Allow to rise on baking sheets while preheating oven to 390°F (200°C). Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.

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