These Strawberry Cheese Danishes are the perfect combination of light, flaky puff pastry, creamy sweetened cream cheese, and fresh strawberries. They're easy to make with just a handful of ingredients and are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a quick dessert. With their golden, crispy exterior and creamy, sweet filling, they’re guaranteed to impress.
Why You’ll Love This:
You’ll love these danishes for their simplicity and delicious flavor. The puff pastry becomes beautifully golden and flaky while the cream cheese filling adds a rich, creamy contrast. Topped with sweet strawberries, they’re both visually appealing and absolutely irresistible.
Perfect Occasion:
These danishes are ideal for weekend brunches, special breakfasts, or when you want a quick and easy pastry treat. They also make a great snack for guests or an elegant dessert when served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Decoration Tips:
For an extra touch, drizzle the finished danishes with a light glaze made from powdered sugar and milk, or dust them with powdered sugar just before serving. You can also add a few fresh strawberry slices or mint leaves on top for a pop of color.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 pack of puff pastry sheet (thawed)
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Fresh strawberries (sliced, or use strawberry jam as a topping)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the sugar until smooth and creamy. - Prepare the Puff Pastry:
Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares or rectangles, depending on your preference. Score a small border around each square (this helps the edges puff up nicely). - Assemble the Danishes:
Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square, spreading it slightly but keeping it inside the border. Add sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese, or if you prefer, you can use strawberry jam for a fruity twist. - Egg Wash:
In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush it along the edges of the puff pastry to give it a golden, shiny finish when baked. - Bake the Danishes:
Bake the danishes in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed around the edges. - Cool and Serve:
Let the danishes cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your flaky, creamy Strawberry Cheese Danishes fresh from the oven! Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.