Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Strawberry Danish Recipe! A perfect combination of flaky puff pastry, creamy cheese, sweet strawberries, and jam, these danishes are a treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry:
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Cream Cheese Filling:
4 ounces cream cheese (softened), 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit Topping:
1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves, 1/2 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
Egg Wash:
1 egg (beaten), 1 tablespoon milk
Optional:
powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6 equal rectangles. Score a smaller rectangle inside each piece.
- Add Fillings: Spread cream cheese mixture, strawberry jam, and strawberry slices on the pastry.
- Seal and Bake: Brush edges with egg wash, transfer to baking sheet, and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Finish and Serve: Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute other fruit jams or berries based on preference.
- For a glossy finish, brush the fruit with warmed apricot jam after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
