Danish pastry

noun

: a pastry made of a rich raised dough

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Dine at Peasants Feast, do a tasting at Kings Carey Wines, and try the Danish pastry aebleskivers before hitting the road. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026 That's behind English muffins (20%) and donuts (18%), but ahead of cinnamon rolls (13%) and Danish pastries (8%). Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026 While here, visitors can savor Danish pastries, sip local wines, and explore Solvang’s cozy shops and Old World charm—all without leaving sunny California. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025 Arrive early for croissants, Danish pastries, and tarts Reed whips up an assortment of croissants, like almond, chocolate, ham & cheddar, and black truffle & gruyère. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 12 Nov. 2024 These free perks may come in the form of a meal at a restaurant, coffee, wine, Danish pastries, museum admission, kayak rentals to float along the river, and extra activity time at leisure centers or cultural workshops. Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Danish pastry was in 1919

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Danish pastry

noun
: a pastry made of a rich raised dough

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