Description
Strawberry Danish offers a delightful breakfast treat that brings bakery-style charm straight to your kitchen counter. Flaky pastry and sweet strawberry filling combine effortlessly for a quick morning delight that sparks joy with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Pastry Essentials:
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2–3 tablespoons sugar
Fruit and Filling Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup strawberry jam
Cream and Finishing Components:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Toss 4 cups sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Let the mixture rest 15 minutes to develop natural juices.
- Whip 8 ounces softened cream cheese until completely smooth. Blend in ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until your mixture looks creamy and uniform.
- Heat your oven to 400°F. Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Unfold your thawed puff pastry sheets and slice each into 6 equal rectangles. Create a delicate border by scoring ¼ inch from each rectangle’s edge.
- Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese filling inside each pastry’s inner border. Carefully arrange strawberry slices across the cream cheese.
- Brush pastry edges with 1 beaten egg mixed with 1 teaspoon water. Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons sugar over the pastries if you prefer extra sweetness.
- Slide sheets into the 400°F oven. Bake 20-25 minutes until your pastries transform into golden, puffy delights.
- Allow danishes to rest 5 minutes on baking sheets. Transfer to a wire rack for cooling.
- Optional final touch: Brush warm pastries with ¼ cup strawberry jam for a beautiful shine, or drizzle with vanilla glaze once completely cooled.
Notes
- Check strawberry ripeness by ensuring they’re sweet and bright red for the best flavor in your danish.
- Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to guarantee a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Keep puff pastry cold until just before using, as warm pastry won’t rise properly and can become dense instead of flaky.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular puff pastry with a gluten-free alternative and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg