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Strawberry Danish

Strawberry Danish

Strawberry Danish is a buttery and flaky pastry filled with cream cheese and fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 danishes
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • large baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • knife
  • Pastry Brush

Ingredients
  

Strawberries

  • 4 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz. cream cheese room temperature
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Danish Pastry

  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons sugar for topping, optional

Toppings

  • ¼ cup strawberry jam optional for topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons milk (30 - 45 ml)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Thaw the puff pastry at room temperature for about 30 - 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 F (204 C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Add the cleaned and sliced strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch to a mixing bowl. Mix to ensure strawberries are well coated. Allow to sit for 15 minutes.
  • In another mixing bowl, mix cream cheese until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Unfold one puff pastry sheet to form a square. Cut along the folded lines and then into smaller rectangles, totaling six.
  • Smooth 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling into the center of each puff pastry rectangle. Layer strawberries on top. Brush the edges with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
  • If necessary, chill the baking sheet with the prepped danishes in the fridge for 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Bake the strawberry danishes for 20 - 25 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Top with warm strawberry jam and powdered sugar, or a vanilla glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 - 3 days. Warm before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Breakfast, cream cheese, Danish pastry, dessert, strawberries, Strawberry Danish
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