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How to make a Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish with puff pastry recipe
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish Recipe

These strawberry cream cheese Danish are perfect for an easy summer brunch or dessert. Flaky puff pastry is filled with sweetened vanilla cream cheese filling and plenty of sliced strawberries.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 pastries
Calories: 349kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed

Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons coarse raw sugar

Glaze for Cheese Danish

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Preparing Puff Pastry

  • Thaw according to package directions. Unfold the sheets of puff pastry and lay out on a flat, lightly floured surface. Use a knife to cut along the fold marks to create three equal sized strips. Cut each strip in half to make a total of 6 rectangles, then arrange them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet with at least 1" between.
  • Using a paring knife, lightly score a line about 1/2" inside of each rectangle— don't cut all the way through the pastry. Poke a few holes into the center of each pastry with a fork to allow the outside border to rise and puff up while the center stays lower and holds the filling.

Cream Cheese Filling

  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and the vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer and combine the ingredients until light and fluffy, then add to a piping bag and cut off the tip.
  • Squeeze about 2-3 tablespoons of cream cheese filling into the middle of each rectangle. Lay the sliced strawberries over the top of the cream cheese filling.

Egg Wash

  • Whisk together the egg and water in a small bowl, then use a pastry brush to brush all of the exposed areas of the puff pastry. Sprinkle a little coarse sugar on top of each pastry.

Baking

  • Bake in your preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes, or until the Danish are golden brown.
  • While they are baking, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a tablespoon of milk into a small bowl. Mix well—the consistency should be somewhat thick, but still thin enough to drizzle. If the consistency is too thick, add a little more milk. If too thin, add more powdered sugar.
  • Once the danishes are baked, remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before drizzling the glaze over the tops. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing instructions: store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. In order to crisp the puff pastry back up, warm them in an oven or toaster oven preheated to 350 degrees.
Make-ahead tips: you can free unbaked danish for up to 2 months, then transfer to the fridge overnight to thaw and bake the following day. You can also freeze baked danish for the same amount of time, reheating in a preheated oven to revive some of the flakiness.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg