Strawberry Danishes
These strawberry danishes are a delightful treat featuring flaky puff pastry filled with tangy cream cheese and fresh strawberries, perfect for brunch.
Ingredients
Pastry and Filling
- 1 sheet Puff pastry Use high-quality, all-butter puff pastry for best results.
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries, chopped Choose firm, ripe strawberries.
- 2 tablespoons Sugar Half for the filling and half for sprinkling.
- 2 ounces Cream cheese, softened Full-fat cream cheese works best.
- 1 each Egg, for egg wash Beaten, for brushing on pastries.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavors of the filling.
- to taste Powdered sugar, for dusting Adds sweetness and a bakery-like appearance.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the thawed puff pastry. Cut it into 3–4 squares.
Making the Filling
- In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the vanilla and half the sugar until smooth.
Assembling the Danishes
- Place about a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each pastry square.
- Top each with a spoonful of chopped strawberries and sprinkle with remaining sugar.
- Fold the corners of each square towards the center and pinch to seal lightly.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
Cooling and Finishing
- Remove from oven, let cool briefly, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For the best texture, serve warm. You can make these ahead of time by assembling them and refrigerating them.