Danish buns with marzipan and jam
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. Crispy puff pastry combined with cream cheese, raspberry jam, and marzipan creates a true culinary masterpiece. The difference between Danish pastries and croissants is that Danish pastries are richer and have a sweet filling.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees with the rack in the lower third. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a mixer, beat cream cheese and marzipan together at high speed for 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and beat. Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt, and beat until combined.
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Step 2
2. Place the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll it into a 25 cm square. Cut into 4 equal squares and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Step 3
3. Place a portion of the marzipan mixture in the center of each square, then add 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam.
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Step 4
4. In a small bowl, beat the egg white with a fork, then lightly brush the dough with a brush.
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Step 5
5. Lift 2 opposite corners of each dough square and join them in the center so that they slightly overlap each other. Brush the buns with egg white and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
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Step 6
6. Bake the buns until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
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Step 7
7. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup powdered sugar and heavy cream with a fork until smooth.
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Step 8
8. Pour the glaze over the cooled buns.