Lime Curd Danishes with Mascarpone Cheese

Ingredients

• Lime Curd with Mascarpone Cheese:
• 1/4 C butter
• 3 large Eggs
• 1/2 C sugar
• 1/2 C lime juice -- freshly squeezed
• 1/2 C Mascarpone Cheese
• 1 lime -- zested
• Candied Lime Zest:
• 1/3 C water
• 1/3 C sugar
• 1 tbsp. corn syrup
• 3 limes -- zested
• Danish Braid Bread Dough
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 3 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
• 2 cups bread flour
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamon (optional)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 large Eggs (beaten)
• 2 cups unsalted butter (cold)
• Egg Wash:
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk