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Danish Pastry

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Flaky, buttery Danish pastries filled with a smooth cream cheese center and finished with a glossy fruit preserve glaze. These bakery-style pastries are elegant yet simple to prepare at home.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

1/2 cup cold water

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

1/2 cup fruit preserves

1 tablespoon water (to thin preserves)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Gradually add the cold water while mixing until a dough forms. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  5. Cut the dough into squares and place a spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center of each square.
  6. Fold the corners of each square toward the center and gently pinch them to seal.
  7. Place pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush the tops with the beaten egg.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  9. Heat the fruit preserves with 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan until smooth.
  10. Brush the warm pastries with the fruit glaze before serving.

Notes

Raspberry, apricot, strawberry, or blueberry preserves work well for the glaze.

Add sliced almonds before baking for extra texture.

Lemon zest can be mixed into the cream cheese filling for a brighter flavor.

A simple powdered sugar icing can be drizzled on top after baking for extra sweetness.

Store pastries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheat in a low oven for a few minutes to restore crispness.

The dough can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated.

Baked pastries can be frozen and reheated in the oven.

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