Strawberry Danish with Cream Cheese Filling
Delightful Strawberry Danish pastries filled with creamy cream cheese and fresh strawberries, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 4 equal squares.
- Combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each puff pastry piece.
- Top the cream cheese layer with sliced fresh strawberries and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Carefully fold the corners of each puff pastry square over the filling.
- Whisk together the egg and milk, then brush the mixture over the edges of the puff pastry.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Allow the pastries to cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve warm and enjoy your homemade Strawberry Danish.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling. Feel free to experiment with different fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg