Description
Delight in this Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish recipe, featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and fresh strawberries. Perfectly golden and slightly sweet, these danishes make an elegant breakfast treat or a delicious dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit Filling
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Egg Wash
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Thaw Pastry: Thaw the puff pastry according to package instructions, ensuring it is pliable and ready to be rolled out without cracking.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Cut Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet. Cut the rolled pastry into equal-sized squares, approximately 3 to 4 inches each, to create individual danish bases.
- Add Filling: Spoon a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each puff pastry square, then top with sliced fresh strawberries, spreading them evenly.
- Form Danish Pocket: Fold the corners of each square inward towards the center to seal the filling inside, forming a neat pocket. Press gently to secure the edges.
- Apply Egg Wash: Lightly beat the egg and brush it over the surface of each danish to achieve a golden, glossy finish when baked.
- Bake: Place the prepared danishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth filling.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Egg wash not only adds color but also helps seal the danish edges properly.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with glaze.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days and reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry danish, cream cheese danish, puff pastry dessert, breakfast pastry, homemade danish
