Best 20 Easy Danish Recipes

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If you're in the mood for a delectable pastry that is both easy to make and bursting with flavor, look no further than the classic Danish pastry. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a weekend brunch, a special celebration, or simply a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create your own mouthwatering Danish pastries that will impress your family and friends.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY CREAM CHEESE DANISH



Easy Cream Cheese Danish image

This recipe makes the best cream cheese Danish I have ever tasted. It is very simple to make.

Provided by Natalie

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, diced
¾ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons sour cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Line bottom of baking pan with 1 can of crescent rolls. Pinch all seams together to seal.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, white sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract and sour cream. Spread filling on top of rolls. Place second can of rolls on top of filling.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar, milk and butter. After Danish has cooled, drizzle with icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 52.9 mg, Fat 29 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 582.1 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

EASY DANISH ALMOND PASTRIES



Easy Danish Almond Pastries image

If you have made a traditional Danish pastry, then you know how labor-intensive the dough can be to make. This recipe offers a comparatively quick, flaky, buttery, almond paste-filled Danish. The taste is phenomenal.

Provided by Lance F

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (8 ounce) tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough, divided
1 (8 ounce) can almond paste
1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
½ cup white sugar
1 large egg, separated, divided
2 ¼ ounces sliced almonds
1 tablespoon white sugar, or as needed
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Unroll 1 tube of crescent roll dough and spread in the bottom of the prepared pan. Seal the seams of the dough to prevent from separation.
  • Roll almond paste into a thin sheet, large enough to cover your cake pan. Cut edges with a knife or rolling pizza cutter.
  • Combine mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup white sugar, and egg yolk in the bowl of an electric mixer; mix until thoroughly combined and smooth with no lumps remaining. Spread evenly on top of dough. Place rolled out almond paste on top of cheese mixture.
  • Open the remaining tube of crescent dough, unroll it, and put on top of the almond paste. Seal all of the seams and ensure dough covers the entire top of the pan. Whisk egg white and use a pastry brush to spread on the top of the rolled out dough. Spread sliced almonds on top to coat. Lightly sprinkle remaining white sugar evenly on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar and water for glaze together in a bowl. Drizzle over the top of the cooled Danish and cut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 186.6 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

EASY APPLE DANISH



Easy Apple Danish image

This dough should be refrigerated for at least 2 hours. I often prepare it the night before and bake the rolls fresh in the morning as a special breakfast treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and lemon zest; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in the yeast mixture, milk and eggs until blended. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead about 20 times (dough will be slightly sticky). Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , For filling, combine the apples, walnuts, sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 18x15-in. rectangle; brush with butter. Sprinkle filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. , Starting with a short side, fold a third of the dough over filling; repeat with other side, making a 15x6-in. rectangle. Pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 15 slices. Twist each slice a few times; pinch ends together, forming a small circle. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE DANISH/COFFEE CAKE/PIE



Easy Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish/Coffee Cake/Pie image

On our way home, I asked my husband to just quickly stop at the store for milk. While there, he started to describe a dessert that he wanted me to make, but his description was, let's just say, lacking. Was it a Danish? Coffee Cake? Pie? Sweet Roll? I didn't know what he was talking about. One hour later, we emerged with a bag...

Provided by Family Favorites

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf frozen sweet dough, thawed but cold (this is usually found near the frozen ready to bake cinnamon rolls.)
1 12 oz. can solo brand raspberry filling (or any flavor you prefer)
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 can pillsbury creamy supreme classic white frosting (or your own glaze)
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. *Please Note: Prep time does not include defrosting dough or rise times. Night before, place frozen bread loaf in a large ziplock bag with the inside of the bag sprayed with Pam. Place in fridge overnight.
  • 2. Mix softened cream cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar with hand mixer until light and fluffy. Set aside.
  • 3. Roll out bread dough between 2 pieces of lightly sprayed parchment paper to form a 12x16 rectangle. Remove top parchment leaving bottom parchment in place. (By leaving this, I have found it is much easier to get it transferred to the cookie sheet.) Cover loosely with plastic wrap lightly sprayed with Pam and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
  • 4. Remove plastic wrap. On long sides, slice dough every 1 1/2" toward center leaving 5" wide center area uncut. (see photo) Spread raspberry filling in a 4" strip down center of dough leaving 1/2" plain before reaching side cuts. Also leave 1 1/2" at either end plain. Dot with cream cheese mixture.
  • 5. Fold short ends over filling at either end. Then, alternating sides, fold strips over top of dough at slight angle. (see photo) Transfer pastry on parchment paper to cookie sheet. Cover loosely with sprayed plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  • 6. Remove plastic wrap and bake at 350 degrees for 18-25 minutes. Tent loosely if browning too quickly. (I use a very hot gas oven and oven temps vary, so watch closely.)
  • 7. When done, remove from oven. Brush with a little melted butter. Microwave canned frosting until thinned. Drizzle desired amount over pastry. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, if desired. ( I find that this type of frosting works just as well as homemade powdered sugar glaze, setting up beautifully.)
  • 8. Serving Suggestion: Cut into 1 1/2-2" strips. Drizzle pastry and plate with additional glaze, powdered sugar and/or a little thinned raspberry jam warmed in microwave. (see pics)

EASY DANISH



Easy Danish image

I got this recipe from a friend. While I have seen similar recipes, I haven't seen any just like it. So simple, easy, and people will think you're a professional pastry chef!

Provided by funkycamper

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups flour
water
2 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
3 eggs
3 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
walnuts, chopped or almonds, sliced

Steps:

  • 1st Part:.
  • Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour.
  • Sprinkle water over mixture and mix until it's moist enough to round into a ball.
  • Divide in half.
  • On ungreased baking sheet, pat each half into a strip that is roughly 12x3 inches, with strips about 3" apart.
  • 2nd Part:.
  • Heat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water to a rolling boil.
  • Turn heat to lowest setting and quickly stir in 1 t. almond extract and 1 cup flour.
  • Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Beat in eggs, all at once, until smooth and glossy.
  • Divide in half.
  • Spread evenly over strips.
  • Bake 60 minutes or until topping is crisp and brown.
  • Frost with Sugar Glaze (see below) and sprinkle with nuts.
  • Sugar Glaze:.
  • Mix 3 cups powdered sugar, 4 T. butter, 1.5 t. vanilla, 1.5 t. almond extract, and 2-4 T. warm water until smooth and of spreading consistency.
  • If you are topping with walnuts instead of almonds, use less almond extract or none at all and just use vanilla extract.
  • Recipe can be made into individual puffs by patting dough into 3" circles, using a rounded tsp for each puff. Spread rounded tablespoon of batter (2nd part) over each circle, extending it just beyond the edge of the circle. Bake 30 minutes and frost.

EASY CHEESE DANISH



Easy Cheese Danish image

These cream cheese pastries are baked to flaky perfection and made to shine with a simple egg wash gloss. They taste just as decadent as any breakfast sensation you'd find in a bakery or coffee shop.-Carole Sepstead, Grafton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks, lemon zest, vanilla and salt; beat on low speed until blended., On a lightly floured surface, roll out each sheet of puff pastry into a 12-in. square. Cut each into nine squares. Spoon 2-1/2 teaspoons of cheese mixture into the center of each square., Whisk egg and water; lightly brush over edges. Bring two opposite corners of pastry over filling; pinch to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet; brush with remaining egg mixture. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY DANISH KRINGLE



Easy Danish Kringle image

Serve this nut-filled pastry made with refrigerated pie crust with a compote of fruit for an easy breakfast worthy of company. A kringle is a thin pastry developed over 100 years ago in Denmark. Kringles are hand-rolled from Weinerbrod dough. Many layers of the flaky dough are made, stacked then shaped in an oval. After filling with fruit, nut, or other flavor combinations, the pastry is baked and iced. Kringles are still popular items in modern Danish bakeries. Recipe from Dean Phillips, Pillsbury Bake-Off 38 contestant.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Breakfast

Time 27m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box (from 15-oz box)
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter (do not use margarine spread) or 3 tablespoons margarine, softened (do not use margarine spread)
water
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 -3 teaspoons milk
3 tablespoons chopped pecans, for top

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F
  • Remove pie crust from pouch and place flat on ungreased dark baking sheet.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar and butter. Spread over half of pie crust to within 3/4" of the edge. Brush rim with water and fold pie crust over filling. Move kringle to center of baking sheet. Seal with fork and prick the top.
  • Bake 17 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix powdered sugar, vanilla and enough milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm kringle and sprinkle with some pecans.
  • Cool completely and cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.7, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 131.3, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 17.6, Protein 2.7

EASY CRESCENT DANISH ROLLS



Easy Crescent Danish Rolls image

Provided by Pillsbury.com

Time 45m

Yield 8 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet
4 teaspoons SMUCKER'S® Preserves or Jam
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 to 3 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice; beat until smooth.
  • Crescent Rolls: Unroll dough; separate dough into 8 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. Recipe Creations: Unroll dough; cut into 8 rectangles.
  • Spread each rectangle with about 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture. Roll up each, starting at longest side; firmly pinch edges and ends to seal. Gently stretch each roll to about 10 inches.
  • On ungreased large cookie sheet, coil each roll into a spiral with seam on the inside, tucking end under. Make deep indentation in center of each roll; fill with 1/2 teaspoon preserves.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until deep golden brown. In small bowl, blend all glaze ingredients, adding enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm rolls.
  • Bake-Off® Contest 26, 1975
  • Barbara Gibson
  • Ft. Wayne, Indiana

EASY CHEESY DROP DANISH



Easy Cheesy Drop Danish image

Love bakery-shop cream cheese Danish rolls? Now you can make them at home with an easy Bisquick® mix recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon milk
2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2/3 cup milk
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon warm water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. In small bowl, mix filling ingredients until smooth; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, butter and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until crumbly. Stir in 2/3 cup milk until dough forms; beat with spoon 15 strokes.
  • On cookie sheet, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart. Make a shallow well in center of each with back of spoon; fill each with about 1 teaspoon filling.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, mix glaze ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle glaze over warm Danish. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Danish, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1 g

EASY CHEESE DANISH (BAREFOOT CONTESSA)



Easy Cheese Danish (Barefoot Contessa) image

Make and share this Easy Cheese Danish (Barefoot Contessa) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 8 Danishes, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
1 (2 sheet) box frozen puff pastry, defrosted
1 egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Place the cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and cream them together on low speed until smooth. With the mixer still on low, add the egg yolks, ricotta, vanilla, salt, and lemon zest and mix until just combined. Don't whip!
  • Unfold 1 sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured board and roll it slightly with a floured rolling pin until it's a 10 by 10-inch square. Cut the sheet into quarters with a sharp knife. Place a heaping tablespoon of cheese filling into the middle of each of the 4 squares. Brush the border of each pastry with egg wash and fold 2 opposite corners to the center, brushing and overlapping the corners of each pastry so they firmly stick together. Brush the top of the pastries with egg wash. Place the pastries on the prepared sheet pan. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry and refrigerate the filled Danish for 15 minutes.
  • Bake the pastries for about 20 minutes, rotating the pan once during baking, until puffed and brown. Serve warm.

EASY CHEESE DANISH, FROM INA GARTEN RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Easy Cheese Danish, from Ina Garten Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry, defrosted
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place the cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and cream them together on low speed until smooth. With the mixer still on low, add the egg yolks, ricotta, vanilla, salt, and lemon zest and mix until just combined. Don't whip! Unfold 1 sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured board and roll it slightly with a floured rolling pin until it's a 10 by 10-inch square. Cut the sheet into quarters with a sharp knife. Place a heaping tablespoon of cheese filling into the middle of each of the 4 squares. Brush the border of each pastry with egg wash and fold 2 opposite corners to the center, brushing and overlapping the corners of each pastry so they firmly stick together. Brush the top of the pastries with egg wash. Place the pastries on the prepared sheet pan. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry and refrigerate the filled Danish for 15 minutes. Bake the pastries for about 20 minutes, rotating the pan once during baking, until puffed and brown. Serve warm.

EASY BLACKBERRY CHEESE DANISH



Easy Blackberry Cheese Danish image

My husband absolutely adores this recipe and I think your family will too! The trick is to make sure the ingredients are at the proper temperature and as always, use the best quality ingredients you can find for the best result!

Provided by Mrs Gator Williams

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
¼ cup white sugar
1 extra large egg yolk, at room temperature
½ tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
8 fresh blackberries
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar together by hand or with an electric mixer on low speed until creamy but not whipped. Add egg yolk, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt and stir until combined.
  • Unfold puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Roll slightly if needed to achieve a 10-inch square. Cut into quarters. Place a heaping tablespoon of cheese filling into the center of each square. Add 2 blackberries to each square on top of the cheese filling.
  • Beat egg white and water together in a bowl. Brush the edges of each square with egg wash. Bring opposite corners together at the center, being careful to pinch the ends together to ensure a good seal. Repeat with the other corners to guarantee filling doesn't fall out. Repeat this process with remaining squares.
  • Brush the tops of the pastries with more egg wash and place on the prepared baking sheet. Let rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and puffed, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 489.4 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

EASY APPLE CHEESE DANISH



EASY APPLE CHEESE DANISH image

Categories     Cheese     Apple     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (17.3 ounce) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 recipe - 1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 can (21 ounce) apple pie filling (e.g. Lucky Leaf Premium Apple Pie Filling)
1 tablespoon cinnamon-sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cut one-third of pastry off one sheet along a fold and set aside. Roll remaining two-thirds of pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to fit the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Lay the pastry in the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes (pastry will puff and shrink from sides). Remove from oven and let cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Carefully spread cream cheese mixture over baked pastry in pan.
  • Carefully spoon apple pie filling evenly over cream cheese layer.
  • Cut one-third of pastry off of remaining full pastry sheet. Place next to reserved one-third sheet of pastry and pinch together the long edges. (Wrap remaining pastry and chill for another use.) Roll them together on the lightly floured surface until pastry is large enough to lay atop and cover the apples. Sprinkle top with cinnamon-sugar.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Cover and refrigerate within 2 hours.

EASY DANISH APPLE CAKE



Easy Danish Apple Cake image

This is my adapted version of a recipe I found on Recipe Source. It's really easy to prepare, and includes ingredients that most cooks tend to have on hand in their pantry.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups apples, peeled and grated
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  • Cream butter and sugar together. Add egg and vanilla, beating well. Add flour, baking soda, and cinnamon, and blend well. Add grated apples and beat well by hand. Pour cake batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Combine all topping ingredients and sprinkle evely on top of cake batter. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes.
  • Remove cake from oven, and let cool. Cut 3 rows horizontal and 3 rows vertical (yielding 9 servings).

EASY CHERRY (OR APPLE) CHEESE DANISH



Easy Cherry (Or Apple) Cheese Danish image

This is adopted from a Lucky Leaf recipe. It is SO easy and so good! I've served it at many functions and it goes fast! I haven't tried other fruit fillings but I'm sure blueberry would work too. Refrigerate remaining pieces.

Provided by replank

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 1 pan, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat crescent rolls
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Unroll one package of crescent roll dough and seal edges to make one large sheet. Place in bottom of an ungreased 9" x 13" baking dish.
  • In a bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 cup of the sugar and vanilla. Spread mixture over dough in baking dish. Spread cherry pie filling over cream cheese mixture. (If using apple pie filling, spread apple filling and then sprinkle with cinnamon (optional).
  • Unroll remaining package of crescent roll dough and seal edges to form one large sheet. Lay dough over pie filling.
  • Mix 1/8 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon together. Sprinkle mixture over top of dough.
  • Bake approximately 30 or until golden brown.

INA GARTEN'S EASY CHEESE DANISH



Ina Garten's Easy Cheese Danish image

I have made quite a few of Ina's recipes. They have always been exceptional. This easy but absolutely fantastic recipe is being added to the list . Because you're using puff pastry, it really takes no time at all to put these together and have an amazing flaky lemon flavored treat. I cut the recipe in half and made 4. I also...

Provided by Bunny's Warm Oven Blog

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 c sugar
2 extra large egg yolks, room temperature
2 Tbsp ricotta cheese
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp kosher salt ( i used regular table salt)
1 Tbsp grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry, defrosted
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
SIMPLE POWDERED SUGAR GLAZE
1 c powdered sugar
enough milk to make a glaze that can be drizzled.

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • 2. Place the cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and cream them together on low speed until smooth. With the mixer still on low, add the egg yolks, ricotta, vanilla, salt, and lemon zest and mix until just combined. Don't whip!
  • 3. Unfold 1 sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured board and roll it slightly with a floured rolling pin until it's a 10 by 10-inch square. Cut the sheet into quarters with a sharp knife. Place a heaping tablespoon of cheese filling into the middle of each of the 4 squares. Brush the border of each pastry with egg wash and fold 2 opposite corners to the center, brushing and overlapping the corners of each pastry so they firmly stick together. Brush the top of the pastries with egg wash. Place the pastries on the prepared sheet pan. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry and refrigerate the filled Danish for 15 minutes.
  • 4. Bake the pastries for about 20 minutes, rotating the pan once during baking, until puffed and brown. Serve warm.
  • 5. Glaze Directions In a small bowl, place one cup powdered sugar, add powdered sugar 1 Tablespoon at a time until you have a glaze that you can drizzle.
  • 6. For more homemade recipes,please visit Bunny's Warm Oven. http://wwwbunnysovencom.blogspot.com/2014/03/ina-gartens-easy-cheese-danish.html

OMG SO GOOD CHERRY CHEESE DANISH, QUICK & EASY



OMG So Good Cherry Cheese Danish, Quick & Easy image

Last week, my husband invited a business associate over for coffee and dessert... The problem? I had no dessert and they would be here in an hour. Ugh. The solution... these quick and easy Danish Rolls. Oh my goodness... they are good! And the best part is that you can use any flavor of cream cheese and pie filling that you have...

Provided by Family Favorites

Categories     Other Breads

Time 15h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

PASTRY:
1 can(s) crescent rolls
1/2 c pineapple cream cheese or choose your favorite
2 Tbsp sugar
1 large egg, separated
1/2 c cherry pie filling or choose your favorite
1 Tbsp water
1 tsp sugar
GLAZE:
1/3 c confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp almond or vanilla extract
1-2 tsp half and half or milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease cookie sheet.
  • 2. Unroll dough onto cookie sheet forming a 13x7" rectangle. Seal all perforations with your fingers.
  • 3. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 2 T. sugar by hand. Add slightly beaten egg yolk and mix thoroughly. Spoon lengthwise down center of dough in a 2 1/2" strip. Spoon pie filling on top of cream cheese mixture.
  • 4. Carefully cut 1" wide strips on each side of filling to within 1/2" of filling. Fold strips at an angle across filling mixture, alternating from side to side.
  • 5. In small bowl, mix egg white and water; beat well. Brush egg white mixture over dough. Sprinkle with 1 tsp. sugar.
  • 6. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove cookie sheet onto serving platter. Cool slightly.
  • 7. In small bowl, beat powdered sugar, extract and enough half and half (or milk) to make a drizzle and drizzle across top in a decorative manner.

NOR'S EASY CHEESE FRUIT DANISH BRAID



Nor's Easy Cheese fruit Danish Braid image

I love Cheese danish, cake etc. i wanted to use up some frozen puff pastry I had. I combined it with a cheese filling and used a canned Apricot pastry filing to make this easy braid. You can make it plain cheese, or add any fruit pastry filling you desire. I hope you all enjoy this easy delicious pastry.

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 frozen puff pastry
8 oz cream cheese softened
1/2 c sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanila
1 Tbsp flour
6 oz can of pastry filling. i used to solo brand. i suggest you not use jam. i tried it and it made my braid soggy.
EGG WASH
1 egg slightly beaten with fork
2 Tbsp water
GLAZE
1 c powdered sugar
3-4 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c chopped walnut's or sliced almonds if desired
OPTIONAL HOMEMADE APRICOT FILLING
1 c water
1 c sugar
1 c packed apricots then chopped
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp water
NOTE: DO NOT USE JAM OR JELLY TO SUBSTITUTE PIE FILLING

Steps:

  • 1. Thaw frozen pastry. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Dust with flour. Preheat oven to 350 degree's.
  • 2. Place thawed and unrolled pastry on prepared parchment lined sheet pan.
  • 3. Sprinkle flour on pastry. Roll dough to 12 inches long and width of sheet pan.about a 10 x 12 rectangle
  • 4. With knife, or pizza cutter. Cut the outside 3rd of dough in to slices about 3/4 - 1 inch wide all the way down each side. Do not cut in to center 1/3 of dough. You leave the center 3rd uncut to spread filling.
  • 5. Make cheese filling. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add in sugar, egg yolk and vanilla and flour. Beat until smooth.
  • 6. Spread cheese filling down the center of dough evenly. Top with 1/2 the can of fruit filling if desired. ( i used solo apricot)
  • 7. Bring outside strips you cut across filling . One side at a time alternating and crossing over each other until done.
  • 8. Beat egg and water with a fork. Brush over entire pastry. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes until golden.
  • 9. Heat remaing fuit filling in microwave with 2 tablespoons of water until hot. Remove from microwave and stir. Brush over entire hot pastry. You may have some left over. Just save or discard.
  • 10. Mix ingredients together for glaze until smooth. Brush glaze over pastry. Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Cool thoroughly before cutting. Enjoy!
  • 11. Directions for optional homemade apricot filling : Place sugar water and apricots in a saucepan. Bring to a boil reduce to simmer. Cook until apricots are tender and most of liquid is boiled down, and it is thickened. Stir in lemon juice. If you prefer a thicker sauce. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water add to mixture and boil until thick. Remove from heat to cool before using.

EASY CHEESE DANISH



Easy Cheese Danish image

You can use low fat cream cheese and stevia (sugar substitute). Also, the amount of filling the original recipe calls for makes a VERY heavily filled danish. I have halved the filling using 1 package of cream cheese, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 whole egg, and a 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and it was still very good. If you use the...

Provided by Pamela Clark

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 can(s) ready to use refrigerated crescent rolls
2- 8oz. pkg cream cheese
1 c sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg white

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350* degrees and grease a 13X9-inch baking pan. Lay a pack of crescent rolls in the pan and pinch the openings together. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg together until smooth. Spread the mixture over the crescent rolls evenly and then lay the second pack of crescent rolls on top of the cheese mixture and brush with egg white. Bake for 35-45 minutes until the top is golden brown. Top with glaze after cooling for 20 minutes.
  • 2. Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 Tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Mix together until smooth.

EASY CHERRY DANISH



Easy Cherry Danish image

Everyone's favorite at the office!

Provided by Michele Wallace

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 c butter, softened
1/2 c crisco
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
4 eggs
3 c flour
1 can(s) cherry pie filling
GLAZE
2 c confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1 Tbsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Lightly grease a jelly roll pan. Blend the following ingredients with a mixer: sugar, butter, shortening, baking powder, vanilla, almond extract and eggs. If you aren't in the habit of keeping almond extract around, just replace it with vanilla. If a little vanilla is good, more is better! Blend on low, then turn up the mixer to high for 3 minutes.
  • 2. Add the flour and blend by hand. Spread 2/3 of the batter in the jelly roll pan. Spread the pie filling over the batter and then, drop the remaining batter by spoonfuls onto the pie filling.
  • 3. Bake for 35-40 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Don't let it brown too much! While the cake is still slightly warm, drizzle with glaze.
  • 4. Directions for Glaze
  • 5. 1 Mix the confectioners' sugar, butter, and vanilla together.
  • 6. 2 Adding half the milk (or orange juice) to start with, stir in to make a thick glaze, adding just a drop at a time more until you get a nice thick glaze.
  • 7. 3 Spread or pour immediately over warm Danish.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. This is especially important for dishes like smørrebrød and æbleskiver, where the quality of the ingredients really shines through.
  • Don't Be Afraid to Experiment: Danish cuisine is all about experimenting with different flavors and textures. So don't be afraid to try new things and create your own unique dishes.
  • Use Herbs and Spices Wisely: Herbs and spices are essential for adding depth of flavor to Danish dishes. But be careful not to overdo it - a little goes a long way.
  • Serve Your Food with Pride: Danes take a lot of pride in their food, so make sure you serve your dishes beautifully. This will make them even more enjoyable to eat.

Conclusion:

Danish cuisine is a delicious and versatile cuisine that offers something for everyone. From the classic smørrebrød and frikadeller to the more modern æbleskiver and rødbedesalat, there are many dishes to choose from. So next time you're looking for something new to cook, give Danish cuisine a try. You won't be disappointed.

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