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Warm Berry Danish

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A cozy, flaky Danish filled with cream cheese and berries, perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 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, warmed
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp (250g) cold unsalted butter, for laminating
  • 7 oz (200g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar for the filling
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
  • 1 cup (100g) powdered sugar for the glaze
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or lemon juice for the glaze
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for the glaze
  • Optional toppings: Fruit preserves, fresh berries, or sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, mix warm milk with yeast and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Beat in the egg and combine with dry ingredients. Knead for 6-8 minutes, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the butter block by placing cold butter between parchment paper and roll it into an 8-inch square. Chill until firm but pliable.
  3. Roll chilled dough into a 16-inch square. Center the butter block on the dough and fold the corners over to seal it. Roll into a rectangle (8×24 inches) and fold into thirds. Chill for 30 minutes. Repeat this step two more times.
  4. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into 4-inch squares. Place a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture in the center of each square. Fold over corners or twist as desired, then add berries or jam.
  5. Arrange pastries on a baking sheet and let rise for 1 hour in a warm spot. Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C). Brush tops with egg wash or milk, then bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  6. Cool on a wire rack and prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk or lemon juice, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled pastries.

Notes

These Danishes are best served fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for up to a month. Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 10 minutes.

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