Description
Strawberry cream cheese danish brings pure pastry paradise straight from Denmark’s bakeries to kitchen counters worldwide. Delicate layers of flaky pastry embrace creamy cheese and sweet strawberry filling, promising a breakfast experience that dazzles taste buds and elevates morning moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 puff pastry sheets
- 4 cups sliced strawberries
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) strawberry jam
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2–3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and prepare two parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Macerate strawberry slices with cornstarch and sugar for 15 minutes to release natural juices.
- Whip cream cheese until silky, then incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract into a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Unfold puff pastry and transform the sheet into six delicate rectangular portions by cutting along fold lines and halving each section.
- Create an elegant border around each pastry rectangle by gently scoring the edges, then generously spread cream cheese filling in the center.
- Artfully arrange macerated strawberry slices atop the cream cheese base, ensuring even distribution.
- Delicately brush pastry edges with beaten egg and sprinkle with optional sugar crystals for added texture and shine.
- Slide the prepared danishes into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until they achieve a golden, flaky exterior.
- Allow pastries to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Enhance the danish with an optional drizzle of homemade glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, or embellish with warm strawberry jam for extra decadence.
Notes
- Drain strawberries thoroughly before adding to prevent soggy pastry and ensure crisp, flaky texture.
- Use cold cream cheese and ensure all ingredients are at refrigerator temperature for better pastry rise and structure.
- For gluten-free version, substitute puff pastry with gluten-free puff pastry or almond flour-based pastry dough.
- Control sugar levels by using fresh, ripe strawberries which naturally provide sweetness, reducing added sugar content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg