Easy Danish Pastry in 3 steps! Flaky, Buttery Danish Custard Pastry Recipe.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

almond extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: none

Vanilla extract is more commonly available.

fruit preserves

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: none

Fresh fruit adds natural sweetness and reduces sugar content.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture; stir to combine.

Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.

Cut the dough into squares and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Spoon custard into the center of each square and fold the corners over.

Brush the tops with egg wash and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake pastries for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Let cool on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

Cooking Techniques

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