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