Cream Cheese Danish Recipe

Name: Cream Cheese Danish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE DOUGH:; 1/2 cups Warm Water(115 Degrees); 1 package Active Dry Yeast, 0.25 Ounce Packet; 1/2 cups Butter Favored Crisco; 1/2 cups Sugar; 1/2 cups Boiling Water; 1 whole Egg; 1 teaspoon Salt; 4 cups All-purpose Flour; FOR THE FILLING:; 18 ounces, weight Whipped Cream Cheese; 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Vanilla; FOR THE ICING:; 1-1/2 cup Powdered Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Milk

Servings: persons

FOR THE DOUGH:
1/2 cups Warm Water(115 Degrees)
1 package Active Dry Yeast, 0.25 Ounce Packet
1/2 cups Butter Favored Crisco
1/2 cups Sugar
1/2 cups Boiling Water
1 whole Egg
1 teaspoon Salt
4 cups All-purpose Flour
FOR THE FILLING:
18 ounces, weight Whipped Cream Cheese
1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
1 Tablespoon Vanilla
FOR THE ICING:
1-1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
2 Tablespoons Milk

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["1. Combine water and yeast and let stand 5 minutes.", "2. With a stand mixer beat Crisco and sugar until creamy then gradually add boiling water. Let cool to 115 degrees F.", "3. Add yeast, egg, salt and 1 1/2 cups of flour to the Crisco mixture, beat(using dough hook) until smooth.", "4. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.", "5. Place in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill 8 hours or overnight", "6. Remove dough from fridge and place onto a lightly floured surface.", "7. Cut in 2 Pieces.(This will make large danishes you may prefer to cut into 3-4 pieces). Roll out each piece into a rectangle about a 1/4 of an inch thick.", "8. Cream together all of the filling ingredients with a hand mixer. Smear the filling down the middle of each rectangle and make cuts 1"" apart up the sides of the rectangle. Lay the cuts one over the other (in a braid pattern) and place the Danish on a cookie sheet to rise for one hour.", "9. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Then remove from the oven and allow to cool.", "10. Mix powdered sugar and milk together and place in a Ziplock bag. Snip off the corner of the bag. After rolls are completely cooled drizzle with icing."]

1644

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE DOUGH:, 1/2 cups Warm Water(115 Degrees), 1 package Active Dry Yeast, 0.25 Ounce Packet, 1/2 cups Butter Favored Crisco, and more.

Yes, Cream Cheese Danish falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cream Cheese Danish

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