Description
Experience summer bliss with this delightful SUMMER Strawberry Danish with Cream Cheese. Bursting with juicy strawberries and a creamy filling, each flaky pastry offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Ideal for brunch gatherings or a sweet snack, this recipe is not only easy to make but also visually stunning, becoming the highlight of any table. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this irresistible dessert that evokes warm memories and creates new ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 10 oz), thawed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix sliced strawberries with 2 tbsp sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine softened cream cheese with remaining sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface; cut into squares about four inches wide.
- Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture and a spoonful of strawberries in the center of each square; fold corners over to seal.
- Brush each Danish with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Experiment with different berries like blueberries or raspberries for variations. - Add lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture for an extra flavor boost. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.