Raspberry Cheese Danish (gluten free egg free dairy free option)
 
 
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Ingredients
Dough
  • 3 cups gluten free basic white blend
  • 1 packet yeast (I use Red Star)
  • 4 Tbsp vegetable shortening--reserve 1 Tbsp for top
  • ¾ cup pineapple juice
  • ¾ cup milk of choice
  • 2¼ tsp guar or xanthan gum
  • ¼ tsp powdered pectin
Filling
  • 1½- 2 cups raspberry jam or jelly
  • 1½-2 cups mascarpone cheese (omit or use Vegan cream cheese for dairy free)
Instructions
  1. Heat ¼ cup of milk to 100 degrees.  Add yeast and set aside for 5 minutes or until foaming.
  2. Mix all dry ingredients for the dough.  Combine yeast, juice, 3 Tbsp shortening and remaining milk.
  3. Mix ingredients by hand for at least 5 minutes to help activate gum.
  4. Lightly dust parchment paper with extra flour and gently press out dough to form a rectangle approximately 14x18 inches.  Use a rolling pin to make an even layer.
  5. Cut length wise into 16 equal stripes with a floured pizza cutter.  Cover dough unused dough with plastic wrap to avoid drying out.
  6. Slowly peel away each strip and form a circle.  Tug in the tail underneath to stop unraveling. Repeat with remaining dough and cover finished disks with plastic wrap.
  7. Fill the center of each disk with approximately 1 Tbsp of cheese.  Slightly flatten cheese and create a well in the center for the jelly.  Add 1 Tbsp of raspberry jelly.
  8. Melt remaining shortening and lightly brush the sides of each danish.
  9. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until just beginning to turn golden brown.  Centers will be wet and bubbly.
  10. Allow to cool on a wire rack and set for at least 5 minutes.
Notes
The dough can dry out quickly so be sure to cover any unused dough with plastic wrap to help.  The filling will melt down a bit and spread.  Trust me when I say you only need about 1 Tbsp of filling for each.  My jelly was really thick so I ended up pressing it down just a bit to flatten before baking.
Recipe by Petite Allergy Treats at https://petiteallergytreats.com/cheese-danish-raspberry-gluten-free-egg-free-dairy-free/