Strawberry Danish Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make Strawberry Danish recipe that combines flaky puff pastry, creamy cheese filling, fresh strawberries, and a sweet glaze for the perfect breakfast or dessert treat.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- ½ 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
- ¼ cup (60 ml) strawberry jam, optional for topping
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 – 3 tablespoons (30 – 45 ml) milk
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Clean and slice strawberries. Toss with sugar and cornstarch, let sit for 15 minutes.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Prepare Pastry: Thaw puff pastry, cut into rectangles, score borders, and spread cream cheese filling.
- Add Strawberries: Layer strawberries on top, brush edges with egg, sprinkle with sugar.
- Chill and Bake: Chill in the fridge, then bake at 400°F (204°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Finish: Top with warm strawberry jam and powdered sugar, or vanilla glaze.
Notes
- Chilling the pastries before baking helps them puff up beautifully.
- You can customize the toppings with your favorite jams or glazes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Strawberry Danish, Pastry, Cream Cheese, Breakfast, Dessert, Easy Recipe
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