17 danish recipes

Danish puff: a tender pastry base spread with an almond choux topping that bakes crisp, then settles into a soft, custardy layer under a sugar glaze. An impressive pastry from pantry staples.

Danish biscuits are crisp Scandinavian shortbread cookies spiced with cardamom, cinnamon and clove. Six ingredients, 30 minutes, and a tin keeps them fresh for weeks.

Traditionally a dessert, these delicious filled pancakes may also be served at brunch.

So quick and easy. Not really Danish pastry, but good in a pinch.

Blueberries, Danish and cheesecake are all in one bite, life is good! The cake is made with 100% whole wheat flour, applesauce and olive oil, and they are all good for you. Having one slice or two for breakfast with the morning coffee sounds like a good idea to me :)

Classic prune Danish pastry folded into neat squares with a sweet corn syrup glaze. Starts with homemade Danish dough, rises once, and bakes to flaky golden layers.

Braided Danish almond ring filled with sweet almond paste, brushed with egg wash, and topped with sliced almonds. Uses frozen dinner roll dough for an easy shortcut to bakery-style results.

Danish rice pudding (risalamande) with almond extract, folded whipped cream, and fresh raspberry sauce. A light, creamy Scandinavian Christmas dessert topped with whole almonds.

Classic Danish almond pastries shaped into cock's combs with a buttery almond paste filling. Puffed, golden, and sugar-crusted, these bakery-style treats yield two dozen.

Whole rye berry porridge simmered with cinnamon, caraway, and vanilla, finished with plump raisins. A chewy, nutty Scandinavian breakfast topped with ricotta. Slow-cooked comfort in a bowl.

Traditional Danish spandauer pastries with a smooth pot cheese filling, cherry preserves, and a glossy corn syrup glaze. Authentic Scandinavian baking at home.

Simple Danish apple cake with diced apples, pecans, and cinnamon baked in one bowl, one pan. Barely sweet, warmly spiced, and calling for a dollop of whipped cream on top.

Braided almond crescent ring using store-bought crescent roll dough and almond paste filling. Golden, flaky, and topped with sliced almonds. Brunch showpiece in under 45 minutes.

Apples and cottage cheese baked in a round cake pie make an easy to make delicious low fat apple and cheese Danish.

Flaky cream cheese pastry rolls filled with cocoa, semisweet chocolate chips, and walnuts. No yeast, no proofing, no laminating. Rolled jelly-roll style, sliced, and dusted with powdered sugar for an easy chocolate Danish.

Crisp Danish sugar cookies shaped into elegant cones while still warm, then dipped in melted bittersweet chocolate. A Scandinavian treat with just six ingredients and showstopping presentation.