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A Strawberry Danish on a Pink board with fresh strawberries all around.

Strawberry Danish

These easy Strawberry Danish Pastries are made with puff pastry, cream cheese, and fresh strawberries for a quick and tasty brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 419 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • Pastry brush
  • Small zip-top bag (for glaze)

Ingredients
  

For the pastry:

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup strawberry jam
  • 6-8 fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 2 tbsp turbinado sugar or coarse sugar

For the glaze:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 6 equal rectangles.
  • Transfer the pastry rectangles to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
  • Lightly score a border around each rectangle (about 1/2 inch from the edges), being careful not to cut through.
  • Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
  • Spread a thin layer of cream cheese mixture inside the scored border of each pastry.
  • Spoon a small amount of strawberry jam over the cream cheese.
  • Arrange fresh strawberry slices on top.
  • Mix the egg and milk in a small bowl, then brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash.
  • Sprinkle turbinado sugar over the edges for a golden, crunchy finish.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
  • Let pastries cool slightly while preparing the glaze.
  • Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
  • Transfer glaze to a small zip-top bag, snip the corner, and drizzle over the pastries.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 179mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Easter, Easy, Fruit, Summer
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