Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish that combines flaky pastry with a creamy filling and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Add a few slices of fresh strawberries on top of the cream cheese.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter filling, adjust the sugar to taste.
- Feel free to substitute strawberries with other fruits like blueberries or raspberries.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg