Cheese Danish Pastries (Delkelekh) Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp yeast
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour , sifted
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 lemon , finely grated zest of
  • flour , for dusting
  • 1 large egg (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
  • confectioners' sugar (optional)

Directions:

  1. For the dough: In bowl of an electric mixer, combine yeast and milk and allow to sit for a few minutes. Stir in eggs, butter, sour cream, sugar, salt and flour. Mix well until dough turns into a ball. Transfer to a covered container and allow to rest for 30 minutes, then refrigerate overnight.
  2. For the filling: In bowl of an electric mixer, combine farmer’s cheese, sour cream, sugar, flour, vanilla, egg yolk and lemon zest. Mix well. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate until needed, up to 24 hours.
  3. For assembly: Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly dust a work surface with flour and roll out dough into a rectangle 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 4-by-4-inch squares. Spoon about 1 tablespoon filling into center of each square. Pick up corners of each square and press points together.
  4. Arrange pastries on baking sheets about 11/2 inches apart. Brush with egg mixture. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool and serve as is or sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 323.44 Kcal (1354 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.58g 22%
Cholesterol 80.86mg 27%
Sodium 375.02mg 16%
Potassium 145.21mg 3%
Total Carbs 36.42g 12%
Sugars 8.16g 33%
Dietary Fiber 1.36g 5%
Protein 12.31g 25%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 271.61 Kcal (1137 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.24g 22%
Cholesterol 67.9mg 27%
Sodium 314.93mg 16%
Potassium 121.94mg 3%
Total Carbs 30.58g 12%
Sugars 6.85g 33%
Dietary Fiber 1.14g 5%
Protein 10.33g 25%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 12%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 62.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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