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Strawberry Danish
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Strawberry Danish

This Strawberry Danish is a buttery, flaky pastry filled with creamy vanilla-sweetened cream cheese and topped with fresh, juicy strawberries. It’s quick to make with puff pastry and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. A light strawberry jam or vanilla glaze adds the final touch of sweetness and shine.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 danishes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten with water
  • 2–3 tablespoons sugar for topping (optional)
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam, warmed (optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Allow puff pastry to thaw for 30–45 minutes at room temperature.
  2. In a bowl, mix sliced strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch. Let sit for 15 minutes until slightly syrupy.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  4. Unfold the puff pastry sheets and cut along the folds to create six rectangles per sheet. Score a 1/4-inch border around each rectangle without cutting through.
  5. Spoon 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling into the center of each pastry and spread evenly within the border.
  6. Top the cream cheese with a few slices of strawberries. Brush the pastry edges with beaten egg and sprinkle lightly with sugar.
  7. Chill assembled pastries for 15–20 minutes to help the dough puff up beautifully during baking.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Brush with warm strawberry jam or drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!