Description

Strawberry Danish is a buttery and flaky pastry made with frozen puff pastry, a sweetened cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberries, topped with strawberry jam or a vanilla glaze.

Ingredients

4 cups sliced strawberries

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon sugar

8 oz. (226 g) cream cheese, room temperature

½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 puff pastry sheets, thawed

1 large egg lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water

2 - 3 tablespoons sugar for topping, optional

¼ cup (60 ml) strawberry jam, optional for topping

1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

2 - 3 tablespoons (30 - 45 ml) milk

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Instructions

Thaw the puff pastry at room temperature for about 30 - 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix the sliced strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
In another bowl, mix the room temperature cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and well combined. Adjust the flavor as needed.
Unfold one puff pastry sheet to form a square. Cut along the folded lines, then cut each long rectangle in half to form six smaller rectangles.
With a small knife, score a ¼-inch border on each puff pastry rectangle without cutting through the dough.
Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling in the center of each pastry rectangle, staying within the borders.
Layer the sliced strawberries decoratively on top of the cream cheese filling. Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar (optional).
If the pastry becomes warm or sticky, chill it in the fridge for 15 - 20 minutes before baking to ensure proper puffing.
Bake the danishes for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Top the cooled danishes with warm strawberry jam and powdered sugar, or drizzle them with a glaze made by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.

Notes

Chill the pastries if they become warm or sticky before baking for better puffing.
You can use strawberry jam or a vanilla glaze for topping as per preference.
Adjust the cream cheese filling to suit your taste preferences.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American