Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Strawberry Danish Recipe, featuring a flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy cream cheese mixture and topped with sweet strawberries and a vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
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Strawberries:
- 4 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz. (226 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Danish Pastry:
- 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 large egg lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water
- 2 – 3 tablespoons sugar for topping, optional
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) strawberry jam, optional for topping
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 – 3 tablespoons (30 – 45 ml) milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Toss sliced strawberries with cornstarch and sugar, set aside.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble the Danish: Cut puff pastry into squares, spread cream cheese filling, top with strawberries, fold edges, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle sugar.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Glaze and Serve: Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk for glaze, drizzle over danishes, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the filling with other fruits like blueberries or peaches.
- Adjust the sugar levels based on your preference for sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg