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Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish

Irresistible Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish for Brunch Bliss

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish is an easy and delicious pastry, perfect for brunch and a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 danishes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Keep well-chilled for best texture.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use softened for a smooth filling.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavors.
  • 1 large Egg Brush for a golden crust.
  • 1 tbsp Milk Combine with egg for egg wash.
For the Strawberry Topping
  • 1 cup Strawberries Fresh and sweet.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Brightens flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Thickens juices.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For sweetness.
  • 1 tbsp Milk For glaze consistency.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • electric mixer
  • Knife or Pizza Cutter

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 chilled puff pastry to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into four rectangles.
  3. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry rectangle, leaving a half-inch border.
  5. Whisk together the egg and milk, then brush the mixture around the edges of each pastry.
  6. Toss sliced strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until well coated.
  7. Spoon the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese layer on each pastry.
  8. Fold the edges of the puff pastry inward to create a border around the filling.
  9. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
  10. Mix powdered sugar with milk for glaze, adjusting for drizzle-able thickness.
  11. Once cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the danishes and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Keep puff pastry chilled until ready to work with it for flaky texture. Assemble up to 8 hours before baking for convenience.

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