Enjoy the classic and delightful Sweet Danish Pastries with this easy-to-follow recipe. These flaky treats are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet indulgence with a cup of coffee. Give it a try!
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- Flour — 250g
- Granulated sugar — 2 tablespoons (25g)
- Active dry yeast — 2 1/4 teaspoons (7g)
- Salt — 1/2 teaspoon (3g)
- Unsalted Butter, cold — 1/2 cup (115g)
- Egg yolks — 2
- Milk, warm — 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Vanilla extract — 1 teaspoon (5ml)
Filling Ingredients
- Fruit jam (your choice) — 1/2 cup (150g)
- Cream cheese, softened — 1/4 cup (60g)
- Powdered sugar — 2 tablespoons (15g)
Glaze Ingredients
- Powdered sugar — 1 cup (120g)
- Milk — 2 tablespoons (30ml)
- Vanilla extract — 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml)
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Cooking Instructions!
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, warm milk, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Shape the dough into a ball.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a small ball and flatten it into a disc.
Place a teaspoon of fruit jam and a teaspoon of cream cheese on each disc. Fold the edges over the filling and pinch to seal.
Arrange the pastries on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them. Let them rise for another 15 minutes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pastries.
Serve the Sweet Danish Pastries warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
