Butterscotch Danish Pastry
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Butterscotch Danish Pastry is a delightful baked treat that combines flaky puff pastry with rich butterscotch sauce, brown sugar and warm cinnamon spicing. Made with butter, eggs and vanilla extract, these pastries come together in just 20 minutes of preparation, followed by 35 minutes in the oven. Perfect for those with a sweet tooth, this recipe yields impressive results that suit special occasions or everyday indulgence alike.
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Ingredients
- 500 gall-purpose flour
- 225 gcold 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
- 1 packageflaky puff pastry dough
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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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