Lemon Glazed Homemade Berry Danish

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Bake a buttery Lemon Glazed Homemade Berry Danish with flaky pastry, sweet cream cheese, and fresh berries for a bakery-style treat at home.

Lemon Glazed Homemade Berry Danish

This Lemon Glazed Homemade Berry Danish is a beautiful, bakery style pastry you can easily make at home. Buttery, flaky layers filled with cream cheese and juicy berries are topped with a bright, zesty lemon glaze for the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Ideal for brunches, holidays, or weekend baking, this Danish looks impressive but comes together with simple ingredients, for a Dessert and steps anyone can follow. Get more recipes from, Pies Tarts Pastry and Pavlova Recipes

FAQ’s and Tips

How do you store Danishes?

• To store your Danishes, you may wrap left overs up with wax proof paper, and place them in a sealed container in the fridge. They will last at least 5 days, if not eaten up before.
• Cooled danishes, may be frozen cling wrapped in plastic or foil, in sealed containers in a freezer for up to 2 months. If you make them ahead, rather freeze unglazed.

How do you eat a Danish pastry?

Danishes are normally eaten cold or at room temperature. Cut in thin slices and served glazed on a serving dish for tea or snacks. They may be eaten warm.

Is cream cheese necessary?

Cream cheese will add balance sweet and tangy and a creamy filling that will contrast with the flaky pastry. It also serves as a base for other flavors, such as vanilla, lemon zest and fruit. If you do not have cream cheese you may use sour cream. I found that cream cheese will be a base for the berries and prevent the pastry from becoming soggy.

Ingredients for Lemon Glazed Homemade Berry Danish

PASTRY

1. cottage cheese
2. granulated sugar
3. milk
4. olive oil
5. vanilla extract
6. flour
7. baking powder
8. salt

FILLING

1. softened cream cheese
2. sugar
3. eggs
4. lemon peel grated
5. vanilla extract
6. raspberries
7. blueberries

GLAZE

1. lemon juice
2. powdered sugar

How To make Lemon Glazed Homemade Berry Danish

Pastry Instructions

1. Process cottage cheese in a blender or food processor till smooth.
2. Transfer cottage cheese mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add milk, oil, vanilla, and sugar to the bowl. Mix with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and mix on medium speed until a soft dough forms. Dough will be very soft.
4. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead 5-6 times, forming a ball. Place in covered bowl and chill for approx. 30 minutes while you prepare the filling.

Filling and Pasty Finish Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 deg. F. (200 deg. C)
• In a mixing bowl, mix cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
• Add lemon zest, egg yolks and vanilla. Mix until thoroughly combined.
• Turn dough out onto a 13×17 inch piece of parchment paper. Roll out to a 12×16 size.
• Leaving dough on parchment paper, transfer both to a flat baking sheet.

• Spread filling mixture down length of dough in a 3-1/2 in width, stopping about 1/2 inch before each end.
• Sprinkle raspberries and blueberries across the filling.
• On the long edges, cut 1-inch strips, going about 3-1/2 inches in toward the center.
• Fold strips, at an angle, alternating sides, in toward the center, overlapping each one. Pinch each short end and fold under.
• Add 1 tbsp. water to one egg white and whip with a whisk or fork to combine. Brush egg white mixture over dough.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on wire rack.

Lemon Glaze Instructions

• Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle over cooled Danish.
• Refrigerate any leftovers.

Glaze the danishes when cooled, so that the glazing sticks on the pastry, Serve cooled is best, and slice them into nice size pieces for tea or a party.

These danishes are perfect for a breakfast brunch or a special treat, and they store well in the fridge.

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