Description
Strawberry Danish is a delightful pastry featuring buttery puff pastry, sweetened cream cheese, and fresh strawberries, topped with a shiny glaze or icing—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar for sprinkling
- Optional: 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
- For the glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix sliced strawberries with sugar and cornstarch; let sit for 15 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Unfold puff pastry and cut into 12 rectangles; lightly score a border around each one.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture in the center of each rectangle, then top with strawberry mixture.
- Brush borders with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
- Chill pastries in the fridge for 15–20 minutes if they’ve warmed up.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Finish with a brush of warm strawberry jam or a drizzle of glaze.
Notes
- Switch strawberries with other fruits like blueberries, raspberries, or peaches.
- Braid puff pastry for an elegant variation.
- Add chopped nuts or slivered almonds for extra crunch.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat at 300°F (150°C) for about 5 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Avoid freezing as the texture may suffer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
