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Strawberry Danish

Freshly baked strawberry danish with golden pastry and sweet fruit filling.

This Strawberry Danish features a buttery, flaky puff pastry filled with sweetened cream cheese and fresh strawberries. Topped with a light glaze, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful dessert. The combination of cream cheese and strawberries wrapped in a golden pastry is sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

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For the Dough (Pastry):

1 sheet frozen puff pastry (about 10x10 inches, thawed)

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

¼ cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for extra brightness)

For the Strawberry Filling:

1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon water

For the Glaze:

½ cup powdered sugar

2 teaspoons milk

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the Strawberry Filling:

In a small saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes). Once thickened, remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:

In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice (if using) until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Assemble the Danish:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into 4 squares (approximately 5×5 inches each).

On each pastry square, spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center, leaving a border around the edges.

Add 1 tablespoon of the strawberry filling on top of the cream cheese.

Fold the corners of each square toward the center to form a pocket, or leave the edges open for a more rustic look.

If desired, lightly press down the center to help the filling stay in place.

Bake the Danish:

Place the assembled pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed up.

Make the Glaze:

While the Danish bakes, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and slightly runny.

Glaze and Serve:

Once the Danish are done baking, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Drizzle the glaze over the top of each Danish and serve warm.

Notes

Frozen puff pastry makes this recipe quick and easy, but you can also make your own pastry dough if preferred.

Substitute frozen strawberries if fresh berries are unavailable, but be sure to drain any excess liquid to prevent soggy pastries.

For an extra crispy bottom, place the pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake them on the lower rack of the oven.

If you prefer a more buttery flavor, you can brush the pastry edges with an egg wash (a mixture of 1 beaten egg and 1 tablespoon of water) before baking for a golden finish.

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