Emeril's Bear Claws, Danish Twists, Danish Pockets Recipe

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  1. **Divide the dough in thirds. A separate recipe for each type of Danish is preferred. Increase the fillings for each type. This recipe makes about 6 of each, depending on size of Danish.
  2. Bear Claws: Roll the dough out to 1/8-inch thick. The longer the dough the more claws yielded. Egg wash the entire piece of dough. Spread a thin layer of almond filling horizontally down the center third of the dough. Fold the bottom third of the dough up to cover the filling. Fold the top third of the dough down, like your folding a business letter. Egg wash the dough. Sprinkle with crushed almonds. Cut 2-ounce portions. Make three slashes into the side of each portion, and spread gently into a horse-shoe shape to separate the toes. Proof until dough in size about 15 to 20 minutes. Bake until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Brush with apricot glaze.
  3. Danish twists: Roll the dough 1/8-inch thick. The longer the length the more twists yielded. Egg wash the dough lightly, sprinkle the entire surface with cinnamon sugar. Fold the dough in half from top to bottom. Slice 2-ounce strips with a pastry wheel. Twist loosely into desired shapes. Place on a baking sheet. Egg wash each twist. Proof until the dough doubles in size, about 15 to 20 minutes. Bake until golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush with apricot glaze.
  4. Filled Pockets: Roll the dough about 16 by 24 inches by 1/4-inch thick. Egg wash the dough. Cut the dough into 4 squares. Fold two opposite corners to overlap the center of the square. Egg wash the center portion of the pastry. Fill the open corners with the cheese or fruit filling. Proof the dough until dough in size, about 15 to 20 minutes. Bake until golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush with apricot glaze.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 360.6 Kcal (1510 kJ)
Calories from fat 192.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.41g 33%
Cholesterol 96.6mg 32%
Sodium 107.54mg 4%
Potassium 234.4mg 5%
Total Carbs 37.11g 12%
Sugars 16.3g 65%
Dietary Fiber 2.91g 12%
Protein 9.23g 18%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 92.6mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 327.49 Kcal (1371 kJ)
Calories from fat 174.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.44g 33%
Cholesterol 87.73mg 32%
Sodium 97.67mg 4%
Potassium 212.88mg 5%
Total Carbs 33.7g 12%
Sugars 14.8g 65%
Dietary Fiber 2.64g 12%
Protein 8.38g 18%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 84.1mg 9%

* 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

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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