Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish
Indulge in the delightful flavors of an Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish, perfect for elevating your breakfast, brunch, or dessert experience. This scrumptious pastry features a flaky puff pastry base filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and topped with sweet, fresh strawberries. With its simple preparation process and beautiful presentation, this recipe will impress your family and guests alike. Whether you’re enjoying it alongside coffee or serving it at a gathering, this danish is sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
- In another bowl, combine sliced strawberries with cornstarch and remaining sugar.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into eight pieces with scored borders.
- Fill each piece with the cream cheese mixture and top with strawberries.
- Brush the edges with egg wash made from beaten egg and water.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar mixed with milk before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (55g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg