Double chocolate Easter Danish

Vegetarian
Health score
11%
Double chocolate Easter Danish
85 min.
8
761kcal

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If you're looking to impress your friends and family this Easter, look no further than our decadent Double Chocolate Easter Danish. This delightful pastry is not only a visual stunner but also a gastronomic treat, perfect for celebrating the holiday or simply indulging in a sweet moment. With its rich layers of buttery dough, a luscious chocolate filling, and a delightful sprinkle of toasted almonds, this Danish is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates.

What sets this recipe apart is the impressive combination of textures and flavors. The flaky exterior perfectly contrasts with the soft, chocolate-infused center, making it an irresistible treat at any gathering. Plus, it's vegetarian-friendly, so everyone can enjoy a slice. The best part? You can prepare the dough the night before, allowing the flavors to deepen and ensuring a hassle-free baking experience on the day of your celebration.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as this gorgeous pastry bakes to golden perfection. Serve it warm with a drizzle of icing and perhaps a scoop of ice cream or a cup of coffee for the ultimate indulgence. Whether it’s for a festive brunch or a cozy dessert, this Double Chocolate Easter Danish will undoubtedly become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Get ready to savor every bite and watch your guests come back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 175 ml warm milk 
  •  eggs beaten
  • 450 strong flour white
  •  sachet fast-action yeast dried
  • 50 golden caster sugar 
  • 250 block butter cold sliced
  • 200 almond flaked toasted
  • 50 icing sugar 
  • 25 cocoa powder 
  • 50 butter softened
  •  egg white 
  • 50 chocolate dark chopped
  •  egg yolk 
  • tbsp milk 
  • servings golden caster sugar for sprinkling

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Make the dough a day ahead if you have time. Beat the milk and egg in a jug.
  2. Put the flour, yeast, sugar and butter in a food processor with a pinch of salt. Pulse until the mix starts to come together, but is still flecked with pieces of butter. Tip into a bowl and use your hands to work in the contents of the jug. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, knead slightly, then roll out to a rectangle and fold the two short sides over so the edges meet in the middle, then fold into the middle again.
  3. Roll out and fold twice more, flouring the surface as you work. Cover the dough with cling film, then rest it in the fridge for at least 4 hrs or overnight.
  4. For the filling, tip 150g of the almonds into a food processor with the icing sugar and cocoa powder and blitz until combined.
  5. Add the butter and egg white, pulse to a paste, then fold in the chocolate and set aside.
  6. Split the dough in two and press one half into the base of a 23cm non-stick springform cake tin.
  7. Spread the filling over the middle of the dough, leaving a border, and top with the remaining dough. Cover with cling film and leave in a warm place for about an hour.
  8. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas
  9. Beat the egg yolk with the milk and brush over the top to glaze.
  10. Sprinkle with the remaining almonds and a little caster sugar and bake for 40-50 mins until puffed up and golden. Leave to cool for an hour.
  11. Mix the icing sugar with a few drops cold water to make a runny icing and drizzle it over the cake.
  12. Serve in wedges with coffee, or with ice cream for dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Calories761kcal
Protein7.68%
Fat56.02%
Carbs36.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.5
Glycemic Load
32.3
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.796956331834%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.62mg
Catechin
2.35mg
Epigallocatechin
0.65mg
Epicatechin
6.29mg
Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Isorhamnetin
0.66mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:760.52kcal
38.03%
Fat:48.57g
74.72%
Saturated Fat:23.01g
143.8%
Carbohydrates:70.83g
23.61%
Net Carbohydrates:64.32g
23.39%
Sugar:20.29g
22.54%
Cholesterol:128.95mg
42.98%
Sodium:273.29mg
11.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:12.19mg
4.06%
Protein:14.98g
29.95%
Manganese:1.21mg
60.4%
Vitamin E:7.47mg
49.82%
Vitamin B2:0.69mg
40.39%
Selenium:25.75µg
36.78%
Vitamin B1:0.54mg
35.67%
Folate:125.11µg
31.28%
Magnesium:116.03mg
29.01%
Copper:0.58mg
29%
Phosphorus:282.09mg
28.21%
Iron:4.96mg
27.57%
Fiber:6.51g
26.06%
Vitamin B3:4.48mg
22.38%
Vitamin A:1047.62IU
20.95%
Calcium:142.77mg
14.28%
Zinc:1.88mg
12.53%
Potassium:418.01mg
11.94%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.33%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.5%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.34%
Vitamin D:0.54µg
3.61%
Vitamin K:3.45µg
3.28%