Description
Indulge in these delectable Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish Delights, a perfect combination of flaky puff pastry, creamy cheese filling, fresh strawberries, and sweet jam. These pastries are a delightful treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Topping:
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
Additional:
- 1 egg (beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting or drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Unfold the puff pastry sheet and cut into 6 rectangles. Score a border on each rectangle.
- Assemble Pastries: Spread cream cheese mixture inside the borders, add strawberry jam, and top with strawberry slices.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Brush the pastry edges with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar or icing if desired.
Notes
- You can use different jams and berries for variety.
- Best served the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
