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Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish with Flaky Puff Pastry

Irresistible Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish with Flaky Puff Pastry

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish with Flaky Puff Pastry is an easy breakfast treat that delights the senses with its creamy filling and flaky layers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 danishes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry thawed sheets for best results
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature; mascarpone can be used as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract almond extract is an alternative
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash; can replace with water for a vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Milk for egg wash
For the Strawberry Topping
  • 1 cup Strawberries fresh and sliced; can substitute with blueberries or raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice or vinegar in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch or tapioca starch as an alternative
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar can try maple syrup for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry Brush
  • Parchment paper
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into four equal rectangles.
  3. Mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry rectangle, leaving a half-inch border.
  5. Brush the edges of each pastry with the egg wash mixture.
  6. Toss sliced strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch, then let sit for a few minutes.
  7. Spoon the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese filling in each pastry.
  8. Fold the corners of the pastry inward to create a border around the filling.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create the glaze.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the danishes once slightly cooled.
  12. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold for flakiness and assemble danishes close to baking time for the best results.

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