Butterscotch Danish Pastry
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Indulge in the sweet, sticky flavors of butterscotch in this decadent Danish pastry.
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Ingredients
- 500all-purpose flour
- 225cold unsalted butter
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gbrown sugar
- 200 mlbutterscotch sauce
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- ½ tspsalt
- 200 gconfectioners' sugar
- 1 tspground cinnamon
- 1flaky puff pastry dough
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: Use a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- 2
Roll out the puff pastry dough to a thickness of about 3mm. Cut into rectangles approximately 20cm x 10cm.
Tip: Optional: Use a pastry cutter for clean edges.
- 3
In a bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
Tip: Optional: Use a whisk for easy mixing.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, butterscotch sauce, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Optional: Use an electric mixer for a creamier mixture.
- 5
Add the confectioners' sugar and ground cinnamon to the egg mixture. Mix until combined.
Tip: Optional: Add a pinch of salt for extra flavor.
- 6
Place one-third of the pastry rectangles on a lightly floured surface. Spoon a small amount of the sugar mixture onto the center of each rectangle.
Tip: Optional: Use a piping bag for a more precise design.
- 7
Top with a spoonful of the egg mixture, leaving a 1cm border around the edges.
Tip: Optional: Use a spatula for a smooth finish.
- 8
Fold the pastry in half to enclose the filling, pressing the edges to seal.
Tip: Optional: Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative finish.
- 9
Brush the tops of the pastries with a little bit of butterscotch sauce.
Tip: Optional: Use a pastry brush for a smooth finish.
- 10
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Optional: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning.
- 11
Allow the pastries to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.
Tip: Optional: Dust with confectioners' sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
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