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Strawberry Danish with Cream Cheese

Irresistible Strawberry Danish with Cream Cheese Bliss

This Strawberry Danish with Cream Cheese offers a delightful blend of flaky pastry and rich filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 Danish
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: European
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla recommended
  • 1 large Egg Yolk For binding
For the Strawberry Mixture
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Ripe and firm
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk Adjust for thickness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk. Blend until smooth.
  3. Toss the fresh strawberries with lemon juice and cornstarch in a separate bowl.
  4. Roll out the thawed puff pastry until about ⅛ inch thick and cut into squares, roughly 4x4 inches.
  5. Place a scoop of cream cheese filling in the center of each pastry square, then top with strawberry mixture.
  6. Fold the corners of each pastry square toward the center and pinch to seal.
  7. Bake the assembled Danishes for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Mix powdered sugar and milk to create a drizzling glaze while the Danishes bake.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over the warm pastries and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1DanishCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for two days or in the fridge for five days.

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