Strawb Puff Pastry Danishes
Make delicious Strawb Puff Pastry Danishes with fresh strawberries and cream cheese. Easy homemade recipe ready in under 50 minutes for breakfast or dessert.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- hand mixer
- whisk
- small bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- Pizza Cutter
- pastry brush
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
Pastry Base
- 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets 17.3 ounces, thawed according to package directions
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Strawberry Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- powdered sugar for dusting, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, toss the finely chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and cornstarch until evenly coated. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the strawberries to release their juices.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one thawed puff pastry sheet to a 10-inch square. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut it into 4 equal squares. Repeat with the second sheet if needed, then place all squares on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry square, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with a heaping tablespoon of the strawberry mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and water to create an egg wash. Use a pastry brush to lightly coat the exposed edges of each pastry square with the egg wash.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed, golden brown, and the edges are crisp.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the danishes cool on the sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
Let the strawberry mixture sit to release juices. Dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.