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Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish

Irresistible Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish Recipe You’ll Love

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish is a delightful pastry that's perfect for breakfast, featuring a flaky crust and a rich filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Thawed but firm
  • 1 tablespoon Milk For brushing
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Orange or Lemon Zest Optional but recommended
For the Fruit Layer
  • 1/2 cup Strawberry Jam Can substitute with raspberry or apricot jam
For Topping and Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Turbinado Sugar Can use regular sugar if unavailable
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Milk To mix with powdered sugar for glaze
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional for glaze

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Pastry brush
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese and powdered sugar and beat until smooth, optionally adding zest.
  3. Unfold the thawed puff pastry and roll it out gently if necessary.
  4. Slice 1-inch strips along each side of the pastry, leaving the center intact.
  5. Spread the cream cheese filling in the center and dollop strawberry jam on top.
  6. Fold the pastry strips over the filling in a crisscross pattern.
  7. Brush the pastry with milk and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
  8. Bake the danish in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Allow the danish to cool on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes.
  10. Optionally, prepare a glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract and drizzle over cooled danish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy blending and cool the pastry slightly before glazing.

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