Strawberry Danish with Cream Cheese Recipe
This Strawberry Danish with Cream Cheese is a delightful pastry featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a smooth cream cheese mixture and fresh strawberries, topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these Danish pastries are baked to golden perfection and offer a wonderful balance of creamy and fruity flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 8 individual Danish pastries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry and Filling
- 2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Glaze
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth and creamy, ensuring a rich filling for the pastry.
- Coat Strawberries: In a separate bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with lemon juice and cornstarch, stirring gently to coat the strawberries evenly and help thicken the filling during baking.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking. Cut each sheet into four equal squares for individual Danish pastries.
- Assemble Pastries: Place a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square, then top with a spoonful of the coated strawberries.
- Fold Pastries: Fold the corners of each pastry square towards the center over the filling and press gently to seal, creating an enclosed pocket.
- Bake: Arrange the pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden brown.
- Prepare Glaze: While the pastries bake, mix the powdered sugar and milk together until smooth to create a sweet glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Remove the baked pastries from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle the glaze over the warm pastries and serve either warm or at room temperature for a delightful treat.
Notes
- Make sure puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- The cornstarch helps thicken the strawberry juices during baking to avoid sogginess.
- You can substitute lemon juice with orange juice for a different citrus note.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly before serving.
Keywords: Strawberry Danish, Cream Cheese Pastry, Puff Pastry Dessert, Baked Pastry, Sweet Danish
