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Strawberry Danishes

Strawberry Danishes

These strawberry danishes are a delightful treat featuring flaky puff pastry filled with tangy cream cheese and fresh strawberries, perfect for brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 sheet Puff pastry Use high-quality, all-butter puff pastry for best results.
  • 1 cup Fresh strawberries, chopped Choose firm, ripe strawberries.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Half for the filling and half for sprinkling.
  • 2 ounces Cream cheese, softened Full-fat cream cheese works best.
  • 1 each Egg, for egg wash Beaten, for brushing on pastries.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavors of the filling.
  • to taste Powdered sugar, for dusting Adds sweetness and a bakery-like appearance.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the thawed puff pastry. Cut it into 3–4 squares.
  3. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the vanilla and half the sugar until smooth.
  4. Place about a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each pastry square.
  5. Top each with a spoonful of chopped strawberries and sprinkle with remaining sugar.
  6. Fold the corners of each square towards the center and pinch to seal lightly.
  7. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven, let cool briefly, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.