Strawberry Danish with Cream Cheese: The Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Indulge in this Strawberry Danish with Cream Cheese: the ultimate recipe for a delightful pastry filled with cream cheese and strawberries.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- rolling pin
- medium bowl
- spoon
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated puff pastry (two sheets)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
- heavy cream or whipped cream for serving Optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Unroll and thaw the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to gently smooth out any creases.
- Cut each sheet into four equal squares to accommodate six Danishes on your baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon approximately 1-2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry square, spreading it slightly.
- Layer sliced strawberries over the cream cheese mixture, making sure not to overfill.
- Gently fold the corners of each pastry square towards the center, creating a pinwheel effect. Pinch to seal lightly.
- Brush the tops of the pastries with beaten egg for a shiny finish.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar over each pastry for added sweetness and crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 6DanishCalories: 250kcalProtein: 4gFat: 14g
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