Danish Cream Cheese Wreath Recipe

Name: Danish Cream Cheese Wreath
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup flour; 2 tablespoons water; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup flour; 3 eggs; glaze; candied cherry; toasted sliced almonds

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons water
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup flour
3 eggs
glaze
candied cherry
toasted sliced almonds

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour.
3
Sprinkle 2 T. water over flour mixture; mix with a fork.
4
Shape into roll with floured hands.
5
Pat and shape into wreath shape, 11 1/2 inches in diameter with 4 inch wide side and 3 1/2- inch hole in center on ungreased cookie sheet.
6
Beat cream cheese, sugar and egg yolk in small bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
7
Spread evenly over wreath to within a 1/4-inch of edges.
8
Heat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water to rolling boil in a 2 quart saucepan, remove from heat and quickly stir in the almond extract and 1 cup flour.
9
Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute, remove from heat.
10
Add eggs, beat until smooth and glossy.
11
Spread evenly over cream cheese mixture.
12
Bake until topping is crisp and lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes; cool (topping will shrink and fall).
13
Drizzle with glaze and garnish with cherries.
14
Glaze: Mix 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 to 2 tablespoon hot water until smooth and desired consistency.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup flour, 2 tablespoons water, 8 ounces cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Danish Cream Cheese Wreath 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.

Danish Cream Cheese Wreath

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