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Danish Envelopes
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Yield: 18 pastries
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Source: Sherry Yard's The Secrets of Baking 2003
| This is the easiest Danish shape to form. It can be filled with different things, including pastry cream, lemon curd, fruit preserves, almond cream, ganache or the cream cheese filling here. When spooned onto the Danish and baked, it tastes just like a cheesecake. | |
| 1 recipe | Danish Dough |
| For the Filling: | |
| 3/4 lb. | cream cheese |
| 1/2 c. | sugar |
| 1 large | egg |
| 1 tsp. | vanilla extract |
| For the Egg Wash: | |
| 1 large | egg plus 1 large egg yolk |
1. Cut the Danish dough into 2 equal pieces. On a lightly floured work surface, use a rolling pin to roll each half into a 12" square, 1/4" thick. If the dough seems very elastic and springs back when you roll it, let it rest for 5 minutes, then roll again.
2. Using a ruler and a chef's knife or a rolling pastry wheel, cut the square into 3 horizontal rectangles, each measuring 4x12". Next, make vertical cuts through all three strips every 4 inches. The result will be nine 4" squares.
3. Line two baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
EGG WASH:
Whisk together the egg and egg yolk in a small bowl. Gently brush each square with some of the egg wash.
ENVELOPES:
1. Place a heaped tablespoon of filling in the center of each square. Fold two opposite corners into the center of the square and press down firmly to seal. Place the Danish 2" apart on the prepared pans. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Cover with plastic film.
2. Proof at room temperature or, if possible, in a controlled 90 degree environment for about 2 hours, or until doubled in volume and light to the touch.
3. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place a rack in the center of the oven.
4. Brush each envelope lightly with the remaining egg wash. Bake for 10 minutes. Rotate the pan from back to front, turn the oven down to 350 degrees, and bake for 10-15 minutes more, or until golden brown. Cool and serve. Store cooled Danish in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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