Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Strawberry Danish Recipe. Fresh strawberries and creamy cheese filling nestled in flaky puff pastry make for a perfect treat.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 4 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz. (226 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Others:
- 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water)
- 2 – 3 tablespoons sugar for topping, optional
- ¼ cup (60 ml) strawberry jam, optional for topping
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 – 3 tablespoons (30 – 45 ml) milk
Instructions
- Prep: Make sure to pull the puff pastry to thaw at room temperature for about 30 – 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 F (204 C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix: Add the cleaned and sliced strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch to a mixing bowl. Mix well and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Mix: In another bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cut: Unfold puff pastry and cut into smaller rectangles. Score a border around each rectangle.
- Assemble: Spread cream cheese filling, layer strawberries, brush edges with egg, and sprinkle sugar.
- Bake: Chill if needed, then bake at 400 F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Cool danishes, top with warm strawberry jam or vanilla glaze, and enjoy!
Notes
- Chilling the assembled danishes before baking helps puff pastry rise better.
- You can customize by adding various toppings like nuts or chocolate drizzle.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Strawberry Danish, Pastry, Dessert, Cream Cheese, Strawberries
