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Irresistible Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish

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A quick and easy homemade treat featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy cream cheese and sweet strawberry filling, perfect for brunch or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced (or strawberry preserves)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (to thin glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, to thicken fresh strawberry filling)
  • A few drops almond extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. If using fresh strawberries, hull and dice them. Toss with lemon juice and cornstarch. Let sit for 5 minutes. Skip if using preserves.
  4. Unfold puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares (total 8 squares). Keep pastry cold.
  5. Place about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese filling in the center of each square. Top with 1-2 tablespoons of strawberry mixture.
  6. Fold each corner of the square toward the center, pressing lightly to seal but leaving some filling visible.
  7. Beat egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water. Lightly brush tops and edges of each danish.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and puffed. Start checking at 14 minutes.
  9. While baking, whisk powdered sugar with milk or cream until smooth for glaze.
  10. Let danishes cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle glaze over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold to maintain flakiness. Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks. Toss fresh strawberries with cornstarch to thicken filling and avoid sogginess. Use egg wash sparingly for golden color. Danishes can be assembled ahead and refrigerated or frozen before baking.

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