Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish Recipe
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish recipe features flaky, buttery puff pastry filled with a smooth cream cheese mixture and fresh, sweet strawberries. Perfect as a delightful breakfast treat or a sweet snack, these danishes are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection, combining creamy and fruity flavors with a crisp pastry exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 danishes 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Egg Wash
- 1 egg, for egg wash
Instructions
- Thaw Puff Pastry: Thaw the puff pastry according to the package instructions until it is pliable and ready to be rolled out.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Cut Pastry Squares: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into even squares suitable for individual danishes.
- Add Filling: Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each puff pastry square, then top with sliced fresh strawberries.
- Form Danish Pockets: Fold the corners of each square over the filling and gently pinch to seal, creating a neat pocket to hold the filling inside.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg and brush the surface of each danish with the egg wash to help them achieve a golden, glossy finish during baking.
- Bake: Place the prepared danishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for approximately 25 minutes or until they turn golden brown and puffed.
Notes
- For extra shine, you can sprinkle a little sugar on top before baking.
- If fresh strawberries are not available, frozen can be used but ensure they are thawed and drained to avoid sogginess.
- Do not overfill the danishes to prevent leakage during baking.
- Allow the danishes to cool slightly before serving for easier handling and to let the filling set.
Keywords: Strawberry Danish, Cream Cheese Danish, Puff Pastry Dessert, Breakfast Pastry, Easy Danish Recipe, Fruit Danish, Baked Danish
