Danish Pastry Rolls Recipe - With Custard, Pecans & Dry Fruit

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt provides a lighter alternative with protein.

fruit preserves

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit is lower in sugar and adds natural flavor.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

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 add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients; mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

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

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

Spread softened butter over the dough, leaving a small border.

Fold the dough into thirds, like a letter, and roll out again into a rectangle.

Cut the dough into triangles and place a dollop of cream cheese and fruit preserves at the base.

Roll the triangles from the base to the tip, forming a crescent shape.

Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; brush with egg wash.

Let rise for 30 minutes, then bake in a preheated oven at 375°F until golden, about 15-20 minutes.

Cool slightly before drizzling with a mixture of powdered sugar and lemon juice.

Cooking Techniques

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