I like to make danish. I like to make it for special occasions, like a hoiday or just for a lazy, rainy, weekend morning. The problem is, I don’t want to have to wait all morning as I made the dough, let it rise, shape, stuff, braid, and let it rise again. I want to take it out of the fridge, let it rise while I have my early morning coffee and computer time, and then stick it in the oven.
And this recipe did just that for me!
My friend Barbara posted this recipe for Citris Cranberry Cream Cheese Danish, and she declared “it’s a great tasting, healthier Danish Braid using whole wheat flour and eliminating the 2 sticks of butter traditional rolled in to the Danish Braid dough”.
That sold me and I new this bread would be on my table soon.
Only…
I didn’t want citrus, I wanted almond.
And I didn’t have any cranberries, but I had plenty of dried cherries. So my Almond Cherry Cream Cheese Danish was born.
I prepared it the day before, it was such an easy dough to work with. After it was all braided, I wrapped it tight, and left it in the fridge over night. Early the next morning, while everyone slept in, I tool it out of the fridge for it’s final rise. I sat it in a warm spot while I went about my normal routine. About an hour later, it was ready for the oven.
March is upon us (can you believe it’s already March???), and I’m joining in with the Purple Carrot and participating in the March Foodie Photo A Day event.
The first picture is for breakfast, so I give to you my Almond Cherry Danish Bread!.
For the original recipe, check it out on Barbara’s site, Barbara Bakes. All I did different was to leave out al the citrus flavorings and added almond extract and sliced almonds. Oh yea, and I replaced the cranberries with cherries.
Sooo good!
Come back tomorrow. I’ll have a picture of a sweet treat that I just made! Cant wait to share it with you.
Here’s some more of my danish recipes to check out:
Go out and seize the day. Make it a delicious one!
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I LOVE cheese danish.. especially with almonds! YUm..
This is so beautiful. I love, love almonds.
It’s gorgeous! I’ll have to try your version. Love that you made an overnight version. Thanks for the link love. You’re such a sweet friend!
It’s so pretty! I like that this danish is an overnight version. It seems more attainable to me that way.
Beautiful photo on how to braid this bread. I love the idea of prepping it the night before and then doing a final rise in the morning. How perfect for Easter morning! I love how you adapted the recipe to have my favorite flavors.
Megan, this looks absolutely beautiful! It turned out so well. My mouth is watering!!
This looks so good Megan! I love the substituions and almond and cherries are such a great combination.
Have a wonderful weekend.
~ Pru
It’s gorgeous! And I love the combination of almond and cherries!