overnight cherry danish

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Taylorville, IL
Updated on May 7, 2014

Exchange the cherry pie filling for your favorite flavor...or even cream cheese.

prep time 1 Hr 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 36 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 packages active dry yeast (1/4 ounce each)
  • 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110-115 degrees)
  • 6 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups warm half and half cream(70-80 degrees)
  • 6 - egg yolks
  • 1 can cherry pie filling (21 ounces)
  • ICING
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 dash salt
  • 4-5 tablespoons half and half cream

How To Make overnight cherry danish

  • Step 1
    In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Step 3
    Cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Step 4
    Add yeast mixture, cream, and egg yolks; stir until mixture forms a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
  • Step 5
    Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
  • Step 6
    Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into four portions.
  • Step 7
    Roll each portion into an 18x4-in. rectangle; cut into 4x1-in. strips.
  • Step 8
    Place two strips side by side; twist togehter. Shape into a ring and pinch ends together. Place 2-in apart on greased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining strips.
  • Step 9
    Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Step 10
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 1/2-in. deep intentation in the center of each Danish. fill each wiht about 1 tablespoon pie filling.
  • Step 11
    Bake 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pnas to wire racks to cool.
  • Step 12
    For icing, beat powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, salt, and enough cream to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over Danish.

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Keyword: #cherry
Keyword: #danish
Keyword: #breakfast
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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