Description
This Vegan Strawberry Cream Danish is a flaky, buttery pastry filled with a rich dairy-free cream cheese filling and topped with fresh, juicy strawberries. It’s the perfect combination of light, crispy layers and creamy sweetness, making it an irresistible treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation, you can create a bakery-quality Danish in your own kitchen—100% plant-based and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry Base:
- 1 sheet of ready-to-roll puff pastry (ensure it’s vegan-friendly)
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Creamy Filling:
- 1/2 cup dairy-free cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free plain flour
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
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Strawberry Topping:
- Fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
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Finishing Touches:
- Dairy-free milk, for brushing
- Additional caster sugar, for sprinkling
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Instructions
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Prepare the Puff Pastry:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Allow the puff pastry sheet to sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to make it more pliable.
- On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the puff pastry to smooth any creases.
- Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out heart shapes from the pastry and place them onto the prepared baking tray.
- With a smaller heart-shaped cutter, press lightly into the center of each larger heart to create an indentation, being careful not to cut all the way through. This will help form a border for the filling.
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Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dairy-free cream cheese, gluten-free plain flour, and caster sugar. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Assemble the Danishes:
- Spoon a small amount of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each puff pastry heart, spreading it gently within the indented area.
- Place a few slices of fresh strawberries on top of the cream cheese filling.
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Bake:
- Lightly brush the edges of the puff pastry hearts with dairy-free milk to encourage a golden-brown finish.
- Sprinkle a little caster sugar over the entire pastry for added sweetness and a slight crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries have puffed up and turned golden brown.
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Serve:
- Remove from the oven and allow the danishes to cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
- For extra sweetness, drizzle the baked pastries with vegan vanilla icing or powdered sugar.
- To prevent soggy pastry, avoid overloading with strawberries—just a few slices per Danish will do.
- If using frozen puff pastry, let it thaw in the fridge for a few hours before rolling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish