Danish Cream Cheese Wreath Recipe

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Danish Cream Cheese Wreath
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour.
  3. Sprinkle 2 T. water over flour mixture; mix with a fork.
  4. Shape into roll with floured hands.
  5. Pat and shape into wreath shape, 11 1/2 inches in diameter with 4 inch wide side and 3 1/2- inch hole in center on ungreased cookie sheet.
  6. Beat cream cheese, sugar and egg yolk in small bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  7. Spread evenly over wreath to within a 1/4-inch of edges.
  8. Heat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water to rolling boil in a 2 quart saucepan, remove from heat and quickly stir in the almond extract and 1 cup flour.
  9. Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute, remove from heat.
  10. Add eggs, beat until smooth and glossy.
  11. Spread evenly over cream cheese mixture.
  12. Bake until topping is crisp and lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes; cool (topping will shrink and fall).
  13. Drizzle with glaze and garnish with cherries.
  14. Glaze: Mix 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 to 2 tablespoon hot water until smooth and desired consistency.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 390.37 Kcal (1634 kJ)
Calories from fat 255.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.34g 44%
Cholesterol 116.02mg 39%
Sodium 640.08mg 27%
Potassium 99.81mg 2%
Total Carbs 28.25g 9%
Sugars 3.02g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.76g 11%
Protein 6.38g 13%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.9mg 10%
Calcium 107.3mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 331.85 Kcal (1389 kJ)
Calories from fat 216.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.09g 44%
Cholesterol 98.63mg 39%
Sodium 544.13mg 27%
Potassium 84.85mg 2%
Total Carbs 24.01g 9%
Sugars 2.56g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.35g 11%
Protein 5.43g 13%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.6mg 10%
Calcium 91.2mg 11%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.6
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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