Description
Quick & easy strawberry Danish is a flaky, fruity treat made with puff pastry, creamy filling, and sweet strawberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it delivers bakery-style flavor in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (thawed if frozen)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or 1/2 cup fresh strawberries (diced)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out puff pastry slightly and cut into 4-inch squares.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry square.
- Top with a dollop of strawberry jam or a few diced strawberries.
- Fold the corners inward or shape the dough as desired.
- Brush pastry edges with egg wash.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
- Allow to cool slightly, then mix powdered sugar with milk to make a glaze and drizzle over the pastries.
Notes
- Use other jams like raspberry or blueberry for variety.
- Add lemon zest to the cream cheese for a brighter flavor.
- Drizzle with white chocolate or almond glaze for a richer finish.
- Store at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 325°F to refresh texture; avoid microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
