Description
Enjoy a delightful Strawberry Danish pastry with a flaky puff pastry base, creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberry topping. This recipe is perfect for a sweet breakfast treat or a lovely dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Filling:
- 4 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sugar
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz. (226 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Pastry:
- 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)
For the Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 – 3 tablespoons (30 – 45 ml) milk
Instructions
- Prep: Make sure the puff pastry thaws at room temperature for 30-45 minutes and preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the Strawberry Filling: Combine sliced strawberries, cornstarch, and sugar in a bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Mix the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Cut the Pastry: Unfold puff pastry, cut into rectangles, and score borders.
- Assemble: Spread cream cheese filling, top with strawberries, brush edges with egg, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake: Chill if needed, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on a rack, top with warm strawberry jam and powdered sugar, or drizzle with vanilla glaze.
Notes
- Chilling the pastries before baking helps the puff pastry rise beautifully.
- You can customize the toppings with different jams or glazes for variety.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Strawberry Danish, Pastry, Cream Cheese, Strawberry Filling, Dessert Recipe
