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Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish

Indulge in Flaky Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish Bliss

Savor the deliciousness of Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish, a flaky pastry filled with cream cheese and juicy strawberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 8 danishes
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pastry brush
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Strawberries

  • 1 cup diced fresh strawberries

For the Puff Pastry

  • 1 package puff pastry usually contains 2 sheets

For the Egg Wash

  • 1 egg egg

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) as per puff pastry package instructions.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine 8 oz of cream cheese, ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Roll out one sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 4-inch squares.
  • Place a spoonful of the creamy filling in the center of each pastry square, followed by a few diced strawberries.
  • Fold the corners of each pastry square towards the center to create a danish shape and pinch the edges to seal.
  • Beat 1 egg to create the egg wash and brush it over the top of each danish.
  • Place the danishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Allow the danishes to cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use chilled puff pastry for better handling. Keep an eye on baking time to avoid over-baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, easy recipe, Pastry, Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish
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