Delicious Strawberry Danish

Name: Strawberry Danish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 38 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed if frozen).; 4 oz cream cheese (softened).; 2 tbsp powdered sugar.; 1 tsp vanilla extract.; 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped).; 1 tbsp honey.; 1 egg (for egg wash).; 1 tbsp water (for egg wash).

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This Delicious Strawberry Danish is a perfect blend of flaky puff pastry and a rich, creamy filling. Made with softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, the filling is topped with fresh strawberries and baked to golden perfection. A quick egg wash ensures a beautiful, shiny finish, while a drizzle of honey adds an extra layer of sweetness. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this easy-to-make pastry is sure to impress.

By Clare Greco

Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:06:26 GMT

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This Delicious Strawberry Danish is an easy and sweet treat that combines flaky puff pastry with a smooth cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries. A touch of honey on top adds the perfect finishing touch to this pastry. Whether you're making it for breakfast or as a dessert, this simple recipe will become a household favorite!

INGREDIENTS

Puff pastry: 1 sheet, thawed if frozen, the base of the danish
Cream cheese: 4 oz, softened, to create a smooth and creamy filling
Powdered sugar: 2 tbsp, for sweetness in the cream cheese mixture
Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, to flavor the cream cheese filling
Fresh strawberries: 1 cup, chopped, for a fresh and fruity topping
Honey: 1 tbsp, to drizzle on top for added sweetness
Egg: 1, for egg wash to create a golden finish
Water: 1 tbsp, to mix with the egg for the egg wash

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1:: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth to prepare the filling.
Step 2:: Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into squares or rectangles (around 4-6 pieces).
Step 3:: Spoon a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry square. Top with chopped strawberries.
Step 4:: Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling, creating a small pocket. Pinch the edges to seal them.
Step 5:: Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water. Brush the egg wash over the pastry for a golden finish.
Step 6:: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and puffed up.
Step 7:: Drizzle with honey for an extra layer of sweetness and enjoy!

Serving and Storage Tips

Serve these pastries fresh out of the oven, or let them cool slightly before serving with a cup of coffee or tea.
Store any leftover danish in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. They can also be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Helpful Notes

If fresh strawberries are not available, you can use frozen strawberries that have been thawed and drained well.
For a slightly different flavor, try adding a bit of lemon zest to the cream cheese filling.

Tips from Well-Known Chefs

Chef Gordon Ramsay recommends adding a sprinkle of chopped pistachios for a crunchy contrast to the softness of the pastry!

Strawberry Danish

A sweet and flaky strawberry danish with a cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries. Perfect for a light breakfast or as a delightful dessert!

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

23 Minutes

Total Time

38 Minutes

By: Clare Greco

Category: Sweet Treats

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: European

Yield: 4 Servings (4-6 pastries)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed if frozen).

02 4 oz cream cheese (softened).

03 2 tbsp powdered sugar.

04 1 tsp vanilla extract.

05 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped).

06 1 tbsp honey.

07 1 egg (for egg wash).

08 1 tbsp water (for egg wash).

Instructions

Step 01

In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth to prepare the filling.

Step 02

Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into squares or rectangles (around 4-6 pieces).

Step 03

Spoon a generous amount of cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry square. Top with chopped strawberries.

Step 04

Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling, creating a small pocket. Pinch the edges to seal them.

Step 05

Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water. Brush the egg wash over the pastry for a golden finish.

Step 06

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and puffed up.

Step 07

Drizzle with honey for an extra layer of sweetness and enjoy!.

Notes

This delicious strawberry danish is the perfect balance of flaky pastry, smooth cream cheese, and fresh strawberries. The honey drizzle adds the finishing touch of sweetness. Serve this pastry for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!.