Cheese Danish
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Rising Time
1 hr
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
739 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods, Brunch
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Cuisine
Romanian
Cheese Danish
Description
Cheese Danish showcases a buttery yeast dough enriched with egg and melted butter, providing a soft but structured base. The filling blends crumbly feta with smooth ricotta for a tangy, creamy contrast. The dough portions are flattened, filled, and folded to encase the cheese, then cut to create decorative slits that help form the typical Danish shape. Optional brushing with egg before baking develops a golden crust, while blueberry jam can be added post-baking for sweetness. This pastry is best served slightly cooled to allow flavors to meld without losing its tenderness.
The yeast activation step is crucial for a good rise, indicated by bubbling after mixing with warm water and sugar. The dough is soft, but firm enough to shape well. The dual cheese filling balances richness with a pleasant tang. Including blueberry jam is optional and can be adjusted to taste. Finished danishes have a tender crumb and a moderately rich flavor profile.
Cheese Danish pairs well with coffee or tea and can serve as a savory or sweet breakfast treat. Its structured yet soft dough holds the cheese filling neatly, making it easy to enjoy by hand. It can be prepared in advance and enjoyed at room temperature.
To ensure optimal dough rise, allow the yeast mixture to bubble properly before combining all ingredients. You can vary jams or omit them depending on preference. Allow the pastries to cool slightly before serving to enhance flavor harmony.
Ingredients
Dough
- ⅔ cup water lukewarm
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 egg
- ½ cup butter melted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1 cup feta cheese shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
Other
- 4 tablespoon blueberry jam optional
- 1 egg for brushing
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the water, sugar and yeast together and let it sit until the yeast bubbles.
- In another small bowl mix the egg and the butter.
- In the bowl of your mixer, add the flour, salt and mix. Add the butter/egg mixture and the yeast mixture and using the paddle attachment, mix it all together until everything is well incorporated. The dough will be fairly soft.
- Place the dough into an oiled bowl and rub some of the oil all over the dough. Let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size.
- In the meantime combine the ricotta cheese and feta cheese together.
- Divide the dough into 4 pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Flatten each ball so that it's about 4 inches in diameter. Place a quarter of the cheese mixture in the middle then fold up the sides of the dough to fully cover the cheese. Flatten the dough, so that it's about 4 inches in diameter again. Using a knife cut the dough, leaving about one inch in the middle, making about 12 slits all the way around.
- Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Let the pastries rise a bit for another 30 minutes.
- Brush the pastries with egg wash and add a tbsp of blueberry jam in the middle of each pastry.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- Make sure the yeast mixture bubbles before using to ensure proper dough rise.
- Adjust the amount or type of jam to your taste for varying sweetness.
- Let the Cheese Danish cool slightly before serving to blend flavors and maintain texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 739 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 739kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 208mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 805mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1260IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 345mg | 35% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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