Description
Strawberry Danish is a delightful pastry that combines the rich, flaky texture of buttery puff pastry with a luscious filling of fresh strawberries and cream cheese. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these pastries are sure to impress friends and family with their vibrant flavors and elegant presentation. The aroma of baked strawberries wafting through your kitchen will have everyone gathering around for a taste. Easy to make, even for novice bakers, this recipe invites you to explore your creativity by customizing the filling with other fruits or flavored creams. Enjoy these warm, indulgent treats with coffee, or serve them as a centerpiece at brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry Sheets
- Fresh Strawberries
- Cream Cheese
- Granulated Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Thaw and roll out puff pastry sheets on a floured surface.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Cut the pastry into squares; place cream cheese filling and strawberry slices in the center.
- Fold corners toward the center and pinch edges to seal.
- Brush with egg wash (optional) and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg