Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish (Print)
Flaky puff pastry rounds filled with creamy cheese and ripe strawberries, topped with jam or glaze.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
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4 cups sliced strawberries
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon sugar
→ Cream Cheese Filling
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8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, room temperature
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½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Danish Pastry
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2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
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1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water
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2 - 3 tablespoons sugar for topping, optional
→ Toppings
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¼ cup (60 ml) strawberry jam, optional for topping
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1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 - 3 tablespoons (30 - 45 ml) milk
# How to Make It:
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Thaw puff pastry at room temperature for 30 - 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Mix sliced strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl until coated. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
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In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Adjust flavor as needed.
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Unfold a puff pastry sheet to form a square. Cut along the folds, then cut each rectangle in half to form six smaller rectangles. Score a ¼-inch border on each rectangle without cutting through.
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Spread 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cream cheese filling inside the borders of each rectangle. Layer strawberries decoratively over the filling. Brush edges with beaten egg and sprinkle with optional sugar.
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If necessary, chill prepared pastries in the fridge for 15 - 20 minutes before baking to ensure proper puffing.
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Bake pastries at 400°F (204°C) for 20 - 25 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Top cooled danishes with warm strawberry jam or a dusting of powdered sugar. Optional: Make a glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle glaze over the pastries.
# Additional Notes:
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Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 - 3 days. Serve at room temperature within 2 - 3 hours of baking or warm gently in the toaster oven before serving.