Description
Heavenly Strawberry Danish weaves Danish pastry magic with luscious berries and creamy filling. Flaky layers and sweet fruit create an irresistible breakfast treat you’ll savor with pure morning delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry Base:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
Filling Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh strawberries (chopped)
Flavoring and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Craft a velvety filling by whisking cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until silky and uniform in a mixing bowl.
- Lay out the puff pastry on a lightly dusted surface, then slice into symmetrical rectangles or squares, ensuring even portions.
- Dollop the cream cheese mixture precisely in the center of each pastry segment, leaving a modest border around the edges.
- Carefully arrange fresh strawberry pieces atop the cream cheese, distributing them evenly across the surface.
- Gently fold the pastry edges inward, creating a rustic envelope around the filling. Press the corners firmly to create a secure seal.
- Whisk an egg with water to create a golden glaze, then meticulously brush the pastry surfaces for a professional sheen.
- Position the assembled danish on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and slide the baking sheet inside. Bake for 22-25 minutes until the pastries achieve a rich, amber-golden color and puff dramatically.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Drizzle with honey for an elegant, sweet finishing touch before serving warm.
Notes
- Customize the cream cheese filling by adding lemon zest or almond extract for a unique flavor twist.
- Ensure puff pastry is cold and firm before handling to prevent sticking and maintain crisp layers.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the most intense and sweet fruity flavor in the danish.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute puff pastry with a gluten-free alternative made from almond or coconut flour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 259 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 159 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg