Description
Delight in these homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Danishes, featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a luscious blend of cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla, topped with fresh sliced strawberries. Perfectly golden and buttery after baking, these danishes make a wonderful breakfast treat or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Egg Wash
- 1 egg, for egg wash
Instructions
- Thaw Puff Pastry: Allow the puff pastry to thaw completely according to the package instructions to ensure it is pliable and ready for shaping.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Cut the Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface if needed, then cut it into even squares approximately 3 to 4 inches wide, depending on preferred danish size.
- Add Filling and Strawberries: Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry square, then top with a few slices of fresh strawberries evenly distributed over the cream cheese.
- Form the Danishes: Fold each of the four corners of the pastry squares toward the center over the filling, sealing the corners gently to create a neat pocket without spilling the filling.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush the tops and edges of each danish generously to achieve a glossy, golden finish when baked.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the prepared danishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until the puff pastry is puffed and golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make sure puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold when handling to maintain flakiness.
- You can substitute fresh strawberries with other berries like blueberries or raspberries for variation.
- Brush egg wash carefully to seal the corners, preventing filling leakage during baking.
- If you prefer a sweeter danish, sprinkle a little extra sugar on top before baking.
- Let danishes cool for a few minutes post-baking; warm filling can be hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry Danish, Cream Cheese Danish, Puff Pastry Dessert, Breakfast Pastry, Sweet Snack
