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Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish

Enjoy this Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish, a delightful treat that combines cream cheese and fresh strawberries in a flaky pastry.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, French
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • large baking sheet
  • medium bowls
  • Hand mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed per package directions
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar plus ½ tbsp, divided
  • 1.5 tsps vanilla extract divided
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • ½ tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsps water
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar and vanilla until creamy.
  • In a separate bowl, combine sliced strawberries, cornstarch and remaining ½ tablespoon of sugar.
  • Place the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out slightly and then, with a pizza cutter, cut the puff pastry in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 4 equal pieces (total of 8 slices). Use a knife to score a border into each piece.
  • Spoon the cream cheese mixture within the border, then top the cream cheese with strawberries. Combine the egg and water to create an egg wash then brush over the border of the puff pastry.
  • Transfer the pastries to a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the danishes are puffed up and golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Stir together the powdered sugar, remaining ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk. Drizzle the glaze over the danishes and serve as desired.

Notes

These pastries are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, Cream Cheese, danish, easy, Pastry, strawberry
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