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Homemade Cherry Danishes

Homemade Cherry Danishes that Will Wow Your Taste Buds

These Homemade Cherry Danishes are delightful pastries filled with sweet cherry filling, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 46 minutes
Servings: 12 Danishes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Use fresh yeast for the best results.
  • 1 cup Warm 2% Milk Activates the yeast.
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Use unbleached for better flavor.
  • 1 4 cup Enhances browning.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balancing flavor.
  • 1 cup Cold Butter Keep it cold for flakiness.
  • 1/2 cup Warm Half-and-Half Cream Adds richness.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Use at room temperature.
For the Filling
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling Can substitute with other fruit fillings.
For the Icing
  • 2 cups Confectioners’ Sugar Sweetens the icing.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened for icing.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt Elevates sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Half-and-Half Cream Adjusts icing consistency.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • pastry cutter
  • Baking sheets
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dough: Dissolve active dry yeast in warm 2% milk and let it stand for about 5 minutes until frothy. Mix flour, sugar, and salt in another bowl, then cut in cold butter until crumbly. Combine yeast mixture, warm cream, and egg yolks to form a soft, sticky dough. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Shape the Danishes: The next day, punch down the dough, divide it, and roll into rectangles. Cut strips and twist to shape them. Place on greased baking sheets.
  3. Second Rise: Cover shapes with a towel and let them rise in a warm area for about 45 minutes.
  4. Preheat and Fill: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Create an indent in each Danish and fill with cherry pie filling.
  5. Bake: Bake for 14-16 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Ice: Prepare icing and drizzle over cooled Danishes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1DanishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Danishes can be frozen for up to 3 months. Enjoy fresh or reheat in an oven.

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