Strawberry Danish
250kcal
Ingredients
Pastry
- 1 sheet Puff pastry thinned out
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz Cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar adds sweetness
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract for flavor
Toppings
- 1/4 cup Strawberry jam for spreading
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries sliced
Glaze
- 1 cup Powdered sugar for sweetness
- 1 tbsp Milk to thin the glaze
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract to enhance flavor
Egg Wash
- 1 large Egg beaten
- 1 tbsp Milk to combine with egg
- 2 tbsp Turbinado sugar for sprinkling
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut into desired shapes.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each pastry, leaving a border.
- Top with a spoonful of strawberry jam and slices of fresh strawberries.
- Fold the edges over the filling slightly or create a lattice pattern.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg and milk for the egg wash, then brush it over the pastry edges.
- Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top of each Danish.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Mix powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract to create the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm Danish once cooled slightly.
Nutrition
Serving1danishCalories250kcalCarbohydrates30gProtein4gFat12gSaturated Fat7gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat3gCholesterol50mgSodium200mgPotassium100mgFiber1gSugar10gVitamin A5IUVitamin C10mgCalcium5mgIron3mg
Notes
Serve warm for the best experience. Optional to sprinkle extra fresh strawberries on top before serving.