Mock Danish Recipes

THE FAMOUS MOCK DANISH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, microwave the cream cheese for 15 seconds or less; just long enough to soften it.
• Add the egg and combine the two ingredients with a spatula until smooth.
• Add the sweetener, vanilla, salt and optional cinnamon (I like it with cinnamon and a bit of nutmeg, when plain, but leave it out with eating it with fruit jelly). Mix well.
• Because I'm fussy, I transfer the ingredients into a 6-oz. ramekin to nuke, but you can continue to use the same bowl. Microwave for 90 seconds (turning half way through). It shouldn't be runny, but the center should still be a bit soft, for that "Danish" feeling. May need to nuke for a further 30 to 60 seconds.
• I used a spatula to pop mine out of the ramekin and placed it onto a plate, but ... again ... many just eat it right out of the bowl! Delicious hot or cold! Cover with jelly, or ... sprinkle some more cinnamon and sweetener over it.

LOW CARB MOCK DANISH

Steps:

• In a small, microwaveable bowl, soften the cream cheese on HIGH 30 seconds.
• Beat well with a fork until creamy.
• Add the egg and beat very well until creamy; mix in remaining ingredients.
• Use a small rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl so that all the batter is in the bottom.
• Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds; rotate bowl (do not stir) and cook another 30 seconds.
• If center still looks too runny, cook another 30 seconds.
• May take up to 2 1/2 minutes total, depending on your microwave.
• Center should be a bit soft for the danish filling effect.
• Run a small rubber spatula around the danish, then under it to release from bowl.
• Transfer to a small plate.
• Cool until just warm or cool completely before eating.

DANISH PASTRY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 2/3 cup of flour. Divide into 2 equal parts, and roll each half between 2 pieces of waxed paper into a 6 x12 inch sheet. Refrigerate.
• In a large bowl, mix together the dry yeast and 3 cups of the remaining flour. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, sugar and salt. Heat to 115 degrees F (43 degrees C), or just warm, but not hot to the touch. Mix the warm milk mixture into the flour and yeast along with the eggs, and lemon and almond extracts. Stir for 3 minutes. Knead in the remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until the dough is firm and pliable. Set aside to rest until double in size.
• Cut the dough in half, and roll each half out to a 14 inch square. Place one sheet of the cold butter onto each piece of dough, and fold the dough over it like the cover of a book. Seal edges by pressing with fingers. Roll each piece out to a 20x 12 inch rectangle, then fold into thirds by folding the long sides in over the center. Repeat rolling into a large rectangle, and folding into thirds. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Remove from the refrigerator one at a time, and roll and fold each piece two more times. Return to the refrigerator to chill again before shaping. If the butter gets too warm, the dough will become difficult to manage.
• To make danishes, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. The dough can be cut into squares, with a filling placed in the center. Fold 2 of the corners over the center to form a filled diamond shape. Or, fold the piece in half, cut into 1 inch strips, stretch, twist and roll into a spiral. Place a dollop of preserves or other filling in the center. Place danishes on an ungreased baking sheet, and let rise until doubled. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Danishes can be brushed with egg white for a shiny finish.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bottoms are golden brown.

LOW CARB MOCK DANISH FOR BREAKFAST, ATKINS RECIPE

Steps:

• Put 2 oz. ( 1/4 bar) cream cheese in coffee cup and microwave for 30 seconds.
• Stir. Add one egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 packet of Splenda sweetener. Mix all vigorously with a spoon or fork until blended. Microwave for 45 seconds until a custard consistency. It will sort of rise. Remove from microwave put a pat of butter on top and sprinkle with cinnamon ( no sugar ) Enjoy!

MOCK DANISH

Steps:

• Melt the 2oz of Soft Cream Cheese in the microwave until it melts down. Around 30-45 seconds.
• Beat the Egg and add to the Soft Cream Cheese, also add the Splenda and the Vanilla Extract.
• Mix all of the ingredients together and place back in the microwave for a further 1 minute, keep an eye on it as may burst if in to long.
• Will look like an omelette but tastes amazing.