How to Make Gluten Free Danish - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Danish pastry is known for its flaky, buttery layers and delicious fillings. However, for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease, enjoying a traditional Danish pastry may seem like a distant dream. But fear not, because with this gluten-free Danish recipe, you can still indulge in the irresistible flavors and textures of this beloved pastry, without the worry of gluten.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten-free pancake mix
  • ¼ cup butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ cup raspberry jam
  • ⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 danish

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the pancake mix, butter, and sugar; mix until crumbly. Stir in 2/3 cup milk and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract and mix until fully incorporated. The dough will be sticky.
  • Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the baking sheet, spacing the dough about 2 inches apart. With the back of a teaspoon, make a shallow indentation in the center of each dough ball. Fill the centers with a teaspoon of jam.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow the pastries to cool.
  • Combine the confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons of milk, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract and mix until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the Danish.
  • Nutrition

    343 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 366mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 144mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 87mg