Overnight Cherry Danish Recipe

Name: Overnight Cherry Danish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 6 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup cold butter, cubed; 1-1/2 cups warm half-and-half cream (70u00b0 to 80u00b0); 6 large egg yolks, room temperature; 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Dash salt; 4 to 5 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
6 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups warm half-and-half cream (70u00b0 to 80u00b0)
6 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
4 to 5 tablespoons half-and-half cream

1
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add yeast mixture, cream and egg yolks; stir until mixture forms a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
2
Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 4 portions. Roll each portion into an 18x4-in. rectangle; cut into 4x1-in. strips.
3
Place 2 strips side by side; twist together. Shape into a ring and pinch ends together. Place 2 in. apart on greased
4
. Repeat with remaining strips. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 1/2-in.-deep indentation in the center of each Danish. Fill each with about 1 tablespoon pie filling. Bake 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
6
For icing, in a bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla, salt and enough cream to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over Danish.

2423

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

311

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 6 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Overnight Cherry Danish falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Overnight Cherry Danish

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