Strawberry Danish Recipe: Indulgent Treat for Every Home Baker
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Strawberry Danish. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 package puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix strawberries with sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares.
- Create a border on each square by slicing edges without cutting through.
- Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spread on the center of each pastry.
- Add spoonfuls of strawberries on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, drizzle with icing made of powdered sugar and milk.
- Experiment with different fruits like blueberries or raspberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Strawberry Danish, Danish pastry, dessert, home baking