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Cheese Danish

Cultural Context

The Cheese Danish has its roots in the Danish pastry tradition, which was brought to America by European immigrants. This delightful pastry is often enjoyed as a breakfast treat or dessert, celebrated for its flaky texture and creamy filling. Today, variations abound, with different fillings and toppings, making it a beloved choice in bakeries and homes across the United States.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 can crescent rolls
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup strawberry jam
1/4 cup nutella
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons honey

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta offers a lighter texture with fewer calories.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry dough

Phyllo dough is lower in fat and can be more economical.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is a natural alternative with a lower glycemic index.

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2

Open the crescent rolls and press the triangles together to form two rectangles.

3

Sprinkle white sugar over the rectangles and press it in.

4

Cut the rectangles into three strips each.

5

Roll each strip in opposite directions to form a twist, then shape into a circle and tuck the bottom in.

6

Press a pocket in the center of each danish for filling.

7

Mix cream cheese with white sugar and a pinch of salt until smooth for the cheese filling.

8

Fill the danishes with strawberry jam, nutella, and the cheese filling.

9

Place the filled danishes on a baking sheet and bake for 9 to 12 minutes.

10

Once baked, rub melted butter over the outside of the danishes.

11

Mix powdered sugar with milk, salt, and vanilla to create a glaze and adjust consistency as needed.

12

Drizzle the glaze over the danishes or use honey on top instead.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairyglutenegg

Also Known As

Danish pastryCheese pastry

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