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Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish Recipe

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  • Author: Harper
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Strawberry Danish recipe features flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy vanilla-scented cream cheese mixture and fresh strawberries, topped with a glossy glaze or strawberry jam. Perfectly golden and tender, these homemade danishes make for an impressive breakfast or sweet treat in just 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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Fruit 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

Pastry

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

Toppings and Glaze

  • 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

  1. Prep: Allow the puff pastry sheets to thaw at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Strawberries: In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with the sugar and cornstarch, stirring gently to coat evenly. Let this mixture rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to macerate and release juices.
  3. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In another bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
  4. Cut Puff Pastry: Unfold one thawed puff pastry sheet into a square. Cut along the existing folds to form six smaller rectangles by halving the long rectangles. Using a paring knife, lightly score a border about ¼ inch inside the edges of each rectangle without cutting through the dough to allow for puffing.
  5. Assemble Danishes: Spread 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling within the scored border of each puff pastry rectangle. Arrange the coated strawberries decoratively on top of the cream cheese. Brush the exposed pastry edges with the egg wash. Optionally sprinkle with sugar over the entire danish.
  6. Chill Before Baking: If the dough feels warm or sticky, place the prepared baking sheet in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes. This helps the puff pastry puff up beautifully during baking.
  7. Bake: Bake the strawberry danishes in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden brown.
  8. Cool and Glaze: Let the danishes cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool to room temperature. Warm the strawberry jam and spoon it over the danishes or drizzle with a vanilla glaze made by whisking powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract until smooth. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Make sure the puff pastry is well chilled before baking to achieve a flaky texture.
  • Scoring the pastry helps create a puffed border and keeps the filling contained.
  • Chilling the assembled danishes before baking improves puff pastry rise and flakiness.
  • The vanilla glaze can be adjusted to desired consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar.
  • Strawberry jam topping adds an extra layer of sweetness and shine but is optional.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Strawberry Danish, puff pastry dessert, cream cheese danish, breakfast pastry, strawberry cream cheese danish

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