Description
Sweet raspberry vanilla swirls dance with delightful layers of creamy richness and fruity charm. Home bakers will savor this elegant dessert that blends smooth vanilla notes with bright raspberry highlights, creating a perfect balance of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 375 grams (3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 150 grams (1 1/4 cup) raspberries
- 36 raspberries for topping
- 1 portion pastry cream
Liquid and Dairy Ingredients:
- 150 milliliters (2/3 cup) milk
- 57 grams (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 57 grams (4 tablespoons) butter for filling
- 118 milliliters (1/2 cup) heavy cream (optional)
Flavoring and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) sugar
- 75 grams (1/3 cup) granulated sugar for filling
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg for wash
- Lemon zest (optional)
- Pinch of salt for filling
Instructions
- Create pastry cream in advance and refrigerate until needed for optimal consistency and flavor development.
- Gently warm milk to lukewarm temperature, sprinkle yeast into liquid, and allow to activate and foam for 5-10 minutes.
- Whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, then incorporate the activated yeast mixture until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually fold flour and softened butter into liquid ingredients, kneading continuously for 10-12 minutes until dough becomes elastic and smooth.
- Cover dough with clean kitchen towel and permit rising in warm environment for approximately 45 minutes or until volume doubles.
- Simmer raspberries with sugar, butter, and salt in saucepan, reducing mixture into thick, concentrated filling with intense fruity essence.
- Carefully roll out dough into rectangular shape, spread raspberry filling evenly, sprinkle citrus zest, tightly roll into log, then slice into 12 equal portions.
- Arrange swirls on baking sheet, allowing additional 45-minute rising period and creating gentle indentations in center of each pastry.
- Fill centers with chilled pastry cream and fresh raspberries, then bake at 350°F for precisely 15 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
Notes
- Prep Pastry Cream Early chilling helps pastry cream set and develop richer flavor for smoother texture.
- Yeast Activation Use lukewarm milk (not hot) to prevent killing active yeast cultures and ensure proper rising.
- Dough Kneading Technique Stretch and fold dough consistently to develop gluten structure for soft, tender Danish swirls.
- Dietary Adaptations Swap wheat flour with gluten-free blend and use plant-based butter for vegan-friendly version without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg