POPPY-SEED DANISHES WITH CHERRY-CREAM CHEESE FILLING

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Poppy-seed Danishes with a cream-cheese-and-cherry filling are cut and folded to resemble the blooming flowers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield Makes 9

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup whole milk
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces, plus more for bowl
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons (one 1/4-ounce envelope) active dry yeast
3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface and hands
Salt
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon heavy cream, for egg wash
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/3 cup cherry preserves
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream

Steps:

  • Make the dough: Warm milk, butter, and granulated sugar in a small saucepan over a low heat until mixture reaches 120 degrees on a candy thermometer. (Butter will not melt completely.) Pour warm milk mixture over yeast in the bowl of a mixer; whisk to combine. Cover with 2 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt (do not stir). Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Using the dough-hook attachment, mix dough on medium speed, scraping down sides of bowl, until a sticky dough forms. Mix in eggs, 1 at a time. Reduce speed to low, and mix in 1 1/2 cups flour. (If dough is too sticky, mix in an additional 1/2 cup flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.) Continue to mix until dough is smooth and pulls away from sides of bowl, about 5 minutes more.
  • Using floured hands, turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough into a ball, and transfer to a large buttered bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm place until dough is doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Return dough to lightly floured surface, and punch down. Reshape into a ball. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg yolk. Add poppy seeds, and beat until evenly distributed.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a 16-inch square. Trim edges using a sharp paring knife to form a 15-inch square. (If dough seems too warm or too elastic, refrigerate or freeze for 10 minutes.) Cut dough into nine 5-inch squares, and divide between 2 baking sheets.
  • Cut a 2-inch line from the 4 corners of each square into the center. Spread a heaping tablespoon filling onto each. Dollop centers with a heaping teaspoon preserves. Fold the 2 top corners into the center of each square. Repeat with remaining corners to form petals. Brush petals with egg wash. Bake until deep golden brown, 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze: Mix together confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to use. (If glaze gets stiff, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.)
  • Drizzle Danishes with glaze, and let stand for 10 minutes.

Ludylyn White
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I wouldn't recommend this recipe. There are better poppy seed danish recipes out there.


Anika Bushra
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Overall, I thought these danishes were just okay. They're not bad, but they're not amazing either.


Tul Gurung
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The poppy seed topping was a bit too crunchy for my liking. I would recommend using a finer grind of poppy seeds.


Mduh Ntuli
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These danishes are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the dough and the filling.


Thomas Redwine
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I'm not a fan of cherry pie filling, so I used raspberry jam instead. It was a great substitution and the danishes were still delicious.


Shimallis Abdiisa
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These danishes are a bit labor-intensive, but they're worth the effort. They're perfect for a special occasion breakfast or brunch.


Hamza Awan
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I love the combination of poppy seeds and cherry cream cheese. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.


Sazzat Khan
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These danishes are my go-to recipe for when I'm having guests over for brunch. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Technical Guy
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I've made these danishes several times and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and always turn out delicious.


Daisy Alexander
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I followed the recipe exactly and my danishes turned out perfect. I'm not sure why others had problems with the recipe.


Fun iz Here
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These danishes were a disappointment. The dough was dry and the filling was bland.


Miro Karjalainen
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Overall, I thought these danishes were pretty good. I would make them again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


Sthabile Londiwe
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The poppy seed topping was a nice touch, but I think I would have preferred a streusel topping instead.


Victor Dike
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These danishes were a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling.


Sardar Amir
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I used fresh cherries in my danishes and they were amazing. I highly recommend using fresh cherries if you can find them.


Tina Schleenbaker
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The dough was a little tricky to work with, but the end result was worth it. The danishes were delicious!


Khaja Zubair
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These danishes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making them again.


Marek Zelinka
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I'm not a huge fan of poppy seeds, but I loved these danishes! The cherry cream cheese filling was so good that I didn't even notice the poppy seeds.


Habullah Khoso
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These poppy seed danishes were a hit with my family! The cherry cream cheese filling was the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the poppy seed topping added a nice crunch.