Strawberry Danish
A flaky, buttery pastry filled with sweetened cream cheese and fresh strawberries, perfect for brunch or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of puff pastry
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until smooth, then cut into squares.
- Mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square; top with sliced strawberries.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling and pinch to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg to achieve a shiny finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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