Description
Strawberry Danish is a flaky, buttery pastry filled with sweet cream cheese and fresh strawberries, topped with a warm glaze or jam. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this easy-to-make treat delights with its irresistible flavor and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese Filling:
- Cream cheese
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh Strawberry Filling:
- Fresh sliced strawberries
- Sugar
- Cornstarch
- Puff Pastry:
- Store-bought or homemade puff pastry sheets
- Egg (for egg wash)
- Additional sugar for topping
- Optional Toppings:
- Strawberry jam
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Milk
Instructions
- Prepare Puff Pastry:
- Thaw puff pastry at room temperature for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Prepare Strawberries:
- Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and cornstarch; let sit for 15 minutes.
- Assemble Pastries:
- Cut puff pastry into rectangles and score a ¼-inch border.
- Add cream cheese filling and strawberries within the borders.
- Bake:
- Brush edges with egg wash. Chill assembled pastries if needed.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Add Toppings:
- Cool pastries slightly before adding strawberry jam or glaze.
Notes
- Substitute strawberries with raspberries, blueberries, or peaches for variety.
- Chill assembled pastries before baking to prevent sogginess.
- Reheat in an oven to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish, European
