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Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish

Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish

This Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish features flakey pastry filled with a creamy cheese filling and fresh strawberries, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • silicone baking mat
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed per package directions
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tablespoon granulated sugar divided
  • tsps vanilla extract divided
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • ½ tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsps water
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl beat together cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar and vanilla until creamy.
  • In a separate bowl combine sliced strawberries, cornstarch and remaining ½ tablespoon of sugar.
  • Place the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out slightly and then, with a pizza cutter, cut the puff pastry in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 4 equal pieces (you will have a total of 8 slices). Use a knife to score (but not completely cut through) a border into each piece.
  • Spoon the cream cheese mixture within the border, then top the cream cheese with strawberries. Combine the egg and water to create an egg wash then brush over the border of the puff pastry.
  • Transfer the pastries to a baking sheet lined with a silicon baking mat or parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the danishes are puffed up and golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Stir together the powdered sugar, remaining ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk. Drizzle the glaze over the danishes and serve as desired.

Notes

Best served fresh, can be stored in an airtight container for a day.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword breakfast pastry, cream cheese pastry, easy danish, easy recipe, Puff Pastry, strawberry dessert
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