Description
Strawberry Danish Cream Cheese is a delightful pastry that merges flaky puff pastry with a creamy, sweet filling and fresh strawberries. This recipe is perfect for brunch or as a cozy weekend treat. Each bite delivers a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can impress your family and friends with this irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface, cutting it into squares.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Place the cream cheese mixture on each pastry square and top with sliced strawberries. Fold or crimp edges.
- Whisk the egg with water for an egg wash and brush it over the pastries.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg