Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a homemade Strawberry Danish made with flaky puff pastry, creamy cream cheese, sweet strawberry jam, and fresh strawberries. This easy dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry:
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed;
Cream Cheese Filling:
4 oz cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract;
Strawberry Filling:
½ cup strawberry jam or preserves; 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced;
Egg Wash:
1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon water; Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: Mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: On a floured surface, cut the puff pastry into squares and score a smaller square inside each.
- Assemble Danishes: Spread cream cheese mixture inside the border, add strawberry jam, fresh strawberries, then brush edges with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and puffy.
- Finish and Serve: Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Experiment with different fruit fillings like blueberries or raspberries.
- Prepare ahead by assembling and refrigerating unbaked danishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
