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Deliciously Flaky Cheese Danish

A delightful pastry filled with creamy cheese, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Danish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Danish Pastry Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter cold and cubed
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg for egg wash
Filling
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and cold butter until crumbly.
  2. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Make the Filling
  1. In another bowl, mix ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Roll out the dough and cut into squares.
  2. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square and fold the corners over.
  3. Brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavor.

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