Description
This strawberry danish features flaky puff pastry, creamy filling, and fresh berries for a bakery-style treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon water
- 2 tablespoons sugar for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam, warmed (Optional Glaze)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (Optional Glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk (Optional Glaze)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (Optional Glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until fluffy.
- Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and cornstarch. Let sit for 10–15 minutes until slightly juicy.
- Unfold one puff pastry sheet. Cut along the folds to make three strips, then cut each strip in half for six rectangles. Repeat with the second sheet for twelve total rectangles.
- Score a 1/4-inch border around each rectangle without cutting through. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling inside each border.
- Arrange strawberry slices over the filling in a single decorative layer.
- Brush edges with egg wash and sprinkle lightly with sugar.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- Cool pastries on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.
- For glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled danishes or brush with warm strawberry jam for shine.
Notes
- Enjoy these pastries fresh the same day.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat briefly in a 300°F oven to re-crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American