Description
These Strawberry Danish pastries with cream cheese are flaky, buttery, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. The creamy, sweetened cream cheese filling complements the juicy strawberries perfectly. Whether served for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they’re an easy way to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Strawberries:
4 cups sliced strawberries
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar - For the Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz. (226 g) cream cheese, room temperature
½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract - For the Danish Pastry:
2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
1 large egg (lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water)
2–3 tablespoons sugar (optional for topping) - Optional Toppings:
¼ cup (60 ml) strawberry jam
1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) milk
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry at room temperature for 30–45 minutes.
- Mix sliced strawberries with sugar and cornstarch. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut puff pastry into rectangles. Lightly score a ¼-inch border around each.
- Spread cream cheese filling in the center and top with strawberries.
- Brush the edges with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Cool slightly, then add strawberry jam or powdered sugar glaze if desired.
Notes
- Handle puff pastry gently and keep it cold for best results.
- Swap strawberries with other fruits like blueberries or peaches for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American