Strawberry Danish with Cream Cheese: A Delectable Treat!
A delicious Strawberry Danish filled with creamy cream cheese, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 400°F (200°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 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.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 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.
- Can substitute strawberries with other fruits like blueberries or raspberries.
- Best served warm for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Find it online: https://recipesdays.com/strawberry-danish-cream-cheese-recipe/