Cheese Danish Revisited
I had my first experience making cheese danish earlier this year when my parents came to visit. I made a Cheese Danish Braid for my dad, who loves the stuff. For Father’s Day, he requested some more danish, and I was able to deliver over July 4th weekend (a little belated, I know).
This time around, I chose to make individual danishes, since they’re easier to grab and go. The danish dough recipe I use makes two danish braids, which translated to 30 individual danishes. I could have made them a little bigger, but then they wouldn’t last as long! They’re also freezable- a big plus when you’re delivering fresh sweets in bulk.
To learn how to twist the danish dough into the proper shape, I consulted Joe Pastry. This guy is amazing- a real danish expert. He’s got a whole list of pastry shapes to pick from- I used the Classic Sweet Roll shape. You get to play with the dough and do a little twisting, but it’s more fun than it is difficult. Pretty simple. Just twist them up, let them proof, and then spoon on your filling.
I always forget to add the glaze, but they’re still really delicious.Perfect if you like to carry danishes around on a daily basis.
I’m thinking of trying out some fruit and cream cheese mixtures next time.. strawberries and cream, anyone?
And to reiterate from the earlier post..
Visit Sass & Veracity for the danish dough recipe.
(I usually sub the cardamom for cinnamon.)
My cream cheese filling
(fills one braid or 20-30 individual pastries)
1 block cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
Combine all and mix until smooth.
I have never made cheese danish before… I think I will have to learn. Your pictures make it look easy!
These looks awesome and really tasty. I have never made danish before but I just may have to try…:)
I love how you twisted the Danish. They look delicious.
Hey…..the site for the Danish pastery dough no longer works.
http://sassandveracity.typepad.com/sass_veracity/2008/06/im-a-little-bot.html
Do you have it written down so you can share it with us?
I really want to make this!
yes, here’s the link:
http://sassandveracity.com/2008/06/29/danish-braids-daring-bakers-june-challenge/