Description
Flaky strawberry danish made with buttery puff pastry, creamy sweet filling, and fresh strawberries. A bakery style treat perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Cut puff pastry sheets into equal squares.
- Lightly score a smaller square inside each piece without cutting through completely.
- Spread a spoonful of cream cheese mixture into the center of each square.
- Arrange sliced strawberries neatly on top of the filling.
- Brush pastry edges with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Allow pastries to cool slightly.
- Whisk powdered sugar and milk together to create a smooth glaze.
- Drizzle glaze lightly over the cooled danishes.
- Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Keep puff pastry cold before baking for best flakiness.
- Pat strawberries dry before placing on filling.
- Allow pastries to cool before glazing to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: strawberry danish, easy danish pastry, puff pastry dessert, strawberry pastry recipe, homemade danish