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Apricot Cheese Danish

Name: Apricot Cheese Danish
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cups all-purpose flour; FILLING:; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large egg yolks; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 cup apricot preserves; Confectioners' sugar

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

2 loaves (12 slices each)

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022

My family thinks this delicious danish is a real treat. It's a treat to make, too, since you mix it up at night, then just roll it out and bake the next morning.

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup apricot preserves
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the sugar, butter, eggs and sour cream. Gradually add salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining flour (the dough will be soft and sticky). Place in a greased bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 2-3 times. Divide in half. Roll each half into a 16x10-in. oval; place on greased baking sheets.
For filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolks and vanilla until smooth. Spread 1-1/4 cups filling over each oval to within 1 in. of edges. Fold longest side over filling; pinch edges to seal. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Bake at 375° for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Spread preserves on top. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 209 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 129mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Apricot Cheese Danish

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