Description
As a busy mom, I know how precious time can be, especially when it comes to whipping up something delightful in the kitchen. That’s why I’m excited to share this easy Strawberry Danish recipe with you!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- lemon zest of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 17.25 ounces puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 16 teaspoons strawberry jam, divided
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat until completely combined and set aside.
- Lay out a sheet of puff pastry and gently roll it out to remove creases. Cut the sheet lengthwise into strips one inch thick. Repeat with the second sheet.
- Pick up a strip with one end in each hand, twist opposite ways to form a loose ribbon, and coil it around itself to create a round shape. Repeat with the remaining strips.
- Transfer the pastry rounds onto two baking sheets, leaving a small amount of space in between.
- Refrigerate the baking sheets for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Remove the chilled pastry from the refrigerator. Press a groove into the center of each pastry with your thumb and prick it with a fork.
- Brush the pastry with the egg wash, avoiding the very center. Add half a teaspoon of jam to the center of each pastry.
- Add one scant tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on top of the jam, followed by another half teaspoon of jam on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes or until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown. Remove from the oven.
- For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Add the sliced strawberries on top of each danish pastry.
- Pour the glaze over the top. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Keep an eye on the pastries while baking to avoid over-browning.
- Feel free to substitute other fruits for the topping if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg