Individual Danish Assortment

Delight your taste buds with this irresistible Individual Danish Assortment, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat anytime! These homemade pastries feature a buttery, flaky dough that’s expertly layered with a creamy, vanilla-infused cream cheese filling and a dollop of your favorite fruit preserves—choose from raspberry, apricot, or strawberry for a burst of fruity flavor. Each Danish is individually crafted into elegant shapes, making them as stunning as they are delicious. With a golden egg-wash finish and an optional dusting of powdered sugar, these pastries are bakery-quality right from your kitchen. Whether you’re hosting guests or indulging yourself, this recipe brings the joy of classic Danish pastries to your table in just a few simple steps.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup whole milk
• 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 unit large egg
• 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 0.25 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup fruit preserves (e.g., raspberry, apricot, or strawberry)
• 1 unit egg (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon optional powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Cut the butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, warm the milk until it's lukewarm (about 110°F). Add the yeast and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and the yeast-milk mixture. Pour this wet mixture into the flour mixture and stir until the dough comes together.

Step 5

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 6

While the dough is rising, prepare the cream cheese filling. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.

Step 7

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 15x10 inches.

Step 8

Cut the dough into 12 equal squares.

Step 9

To shape the Danishes, fold the corners of each square towards the center or twist as desired. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 10

Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each Danish, followed by 1 teaspoon of fruit preserves.

Step 11

In a small bowl, mix the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of the Danishes with the egg wash.

Step 12

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Let the Danishes rest for 15 minutes while the oven heats up.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.

Step 14

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Step 15

If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1189 grams (1189.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3739

Total Fat 156.10g	200%
Saturated Fat 87.20g	436%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 768mg	256%
Sodium 2989mg	130%
Total Carbohydrate 512.30g	186%
Dietary Fiber 15.70g	56%
Total Sugars 123.90g
Protein 79.00g	158%

Vitamin D 163IU	813%
Calcium 499mg	38%
Iron 25mg	141%
Potassium 1276mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.3%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 54.4%