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Strawberry Danish Recipe

Strawberry Danish Recipe
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This Strawberry Danish recipe features flaky puff pastry filled with smooth cream cheese and fresh, sweet strawberries, topped with a glossy glaze or strawberry jam. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful dessert, these golden brown danishes combine creamy, fruity, and buttery flavors for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Strawberry Filling

  • 4 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz. (226 g) cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Puff Pastry & Topping

  • 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water)
  • 2 – 3 tablespoons sugar for topping (optional)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) strawberry jam (optional for topping)

Vanilla Glaze (Optional)

  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 – 3 tablespoons (30 – 45 ml) milk

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Allow the puff pastry sheets to thaw at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes.
  2. Prepare Strawberries: In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch. Toss to coat the berries evenly and set aside at room temperature for 15 minutes to macerate and thicken.
  3. Make Cream Cheese Filling: In another bowl, whip the room temperature cream cheese until smooth. Blend in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fully combined and creamy. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  4. Cut Puff Pastry: Unfold one puff pastry sheet to a square. Slice along the fold lines into rectangles, then cut each long rectangle in half to create six smaller rectangles total. Using a small knife, gently score a ¼-inch border inside each rectangle without cutting through.
  5. Assemble Danishes: Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling inside the scored border of each rectangle. Layer the macerated strawberries decoratively on top of the cream cheese. Lightly brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar if desired for extra sparkle.
  6. Chill: To help the puff pastry puff beautifully, place the prepared baking sheet with danishes into the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes if the dough has softened.
  7. Bake: Bake the strawberry cream cheese danishes in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is a light golden brown and fully cooked.
  8. Cool and Finish: Let the danishes cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to reach room temperature. Optionally, warm the strawberry jam and brush gently over the tops, or drizzle with a vanilla glaze made by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Notes

  • Ensure puff pastry is well chilled before baking to achieve maximum puff and flakiness.
  • Adjust sugar in the cream cheese and strawberry mixture according to the sweetness of your fruit.
  • The vanilla glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more or less milk based on preference.
  • Store leftover danishes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat lightly before serving.
  • This recipe can be made with other berries such as blueberries or raspberries for variety.

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Keywords: Strawberry Danish, Cream Cheese Danish, Puff Pastry Dessert, Breakfast Pastry, Fruit Danish

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