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Strawberry Cream Cheese Danishes

Decadent Strawberry Cream Cheese Danishes You’ll Adore

These delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Danishes combine the sweetness of strawberries with a luscious cream cheese filling in flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 Danishes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Thawed properly
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened, mascarpone can be used as an alternative
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract is recommended
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Sliced, can swap with other berries
  • 1 each Egg For egg wash

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thaw the puff pastry according to package instructions. Roll out lightly floured pastry to prevent sticking.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Cut the rolled-out pastry into squares, add a dollop of cream cheese mixture and sliced strawberries, then fold pastry corners to the center.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place shaped Danishes on a lined baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 25 minutes until golden.
  5. Remove from oven, cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1DanishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth filling. Keep puff pastry cold for better texture. Avoid overfilling to prevent spills. Cool Danishes on a rack to maintain texture.

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