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Strawberry Danish

Strawberry Danish tasty
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A delicious homemade Strawberry Danish filled with cream cheese and topped with fresh strawberries and optional jam.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water
  • 2–3 tablespoons sugar, for topping (optional)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) strawberry jam (optional)
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries, cornstarch, and sugar. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into rectangles.
  5. Place a spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center of each rectangle.
  6. Add a spoonful of the strawberry mixture on top of the cream cheese.
  7. Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling and seal them.
  8. Brush the tops with the beaten egg mixture and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. For the topping, mix powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the baked Danish.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the strawberry filling to your taste.
  • These can be served warm or at room temperature.

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