Delight your taste buds with this irresistibly flaky Apricot Danish, a perfect blend of buttery, golden pastry and vibrant apricot filling. This homemade treat pairs a pillowy yeast dough with a luxurious cream cheese mixture, enhanced by the bright sweetness of chopped apricots and a glossy apricot preserve glaze. The recipe's step-by-step instructions guide you through creating bakery-worthy Danish pastries right in your kitchen. Whether you're whipping up a show-stopping brunch centerpiece or a sweet afternoon snack, these pastries are sure to impress. With only 20 minutes of baking time and a rich, fruity finish, this recipe is a delectable way to add a touch of elegance to your day.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until it starts to become foamy.
Beat the egg and add it to the milk mixture along with the vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring to form a dough.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few minutes until smooth.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and egg yolk until smooth and well combined.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
After the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, approximately 12x16 inches.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, followed by the chopped apricots.
Roll the dough up from the long side, jelly-roll style, and cut into 12 even slices.
Place each slice on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each Danish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and while still warm, brush each Danish with apricot preserves for a glossy finish.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Serving size | 1428.4 grams (1428.4g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 4377 |
Total Fat 251.20g | 322% |
Saturated Fat 151.80g | 759% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g | |
Cholesterol 1061mg | 354% |
Sodium 1823mg | 79% |
Total Carbohydrate 475.90g | 173% |
Dietary Fiber 13.10g | 47% |
Total Sugars 236.70g | |
Protein 59.50g | 119% |
Vitamin D 262IU | 1311% |
Calcium 507mg | 39% |
Iron 17mg | 94% |
Potassium 1395mg | 30% |
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