Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish Recipe
Delight in these flaky and buttery Strawberry Cream Cheese Danishes, featuring a creamy sweetened cream cheese filling topped with fresh strawberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delicious snack, these pastries combine the crispiness of puff pastry with the rich flavors of vanilla-infused cream cheese and juicy strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Egg Wash
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Thaw Puff Pastry: Allow the puff pastry to thaw according to the package instructions until it’s soft enough to roll out but still cold to handle easily.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Cut Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to an even thickness. Cut the pastry into squares, approximately 4×4 inches.
- Assemble Danishes: Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square. Top with several slices of fresh strawberries to your liking.
- Seal the Pastries: Fold the corners of each puff pastry square toward the center over the filling, sealing the edges gently to create a neat pocket.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops and edges of each Danish with the beaten egg to promote a golden, glossy finish when baked.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the prepared Danishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed, golden brown, and cooked through.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Keep puff pastry cold while working to ensure it bakes up flaky and crisp.
- You can substitute strawberries with other fresh fruit like blueberries or raspberries.
- Brush egg wash gently to avoid squeezing out the filling.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Keywords: Strawberry Danish, Cream Cheese Danish, Puff Pastry Dessert, Breakfast Pastry, Sweet Pastries
