Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish Pastry
These elegant Strawberry Cream Cheese Danishes feature a buttery, flaky puff pastry base topped with a luscious, sweetened cream cheese filling and vibrant fresh strawberries. Perfectly golden and professional-grade, this recipe utilizes store-bought pastry for convenience, making it an ideal choice for a sophisticated breakfast or dessert that comes together in under 30 minutes. The balance of creamy, tangy, and fruit-forward flavors ensures a bakery-quality treat right in your own kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 8 pastries
- Category: Deserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 sheet Puff Pastry (thawed)
4 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
1/3 cup Powdered Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 cup Strawberries (diced)
1 Egg
1 tsp Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Thaw the puff pastry sheet according to package directions until pliable but still chilled.
Combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth.
Cut the puff pastry into eight equal squares.
Place a generous tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry square.
Top the cream cheese mixture with approximately two tablespoons of the diced fresh strawberries.
Fold the opposite corners of the pastry toward the center, pressing firmly to seal.
Brush the exposed edges of the pastry with the egg wash (egg whisked with water).
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
Notes
Ensure the puff pastry remains chilled while working to maintain its flaky texture. You can garnish with a light dusting of powdered sugar after cooling for extra visual appeal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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