Description
Indulge in the sweet and flaky goodness of this delightful Strawberry Danish Recipe. With a buttery puff pastry base, creamy cheese filling, and fresh strawberry topping, these pastries are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Topping:
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Glaze:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Prepare Pastry: Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, cut into 4 squares, and place on the baking sheet.
- Assemble Danishes: Spread cream cheese mixture, strawberry jam, and fresh strawberries on each square. Fold corners towards the center, brush with egg wash, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with milk to create a glaze. Drizzle over cooled danishes.
Notes
- You can use raspberry or apricot jam as a substitute for strawberry jam.
- For best results, assemble danishes ahead and refrigerate before baking fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
