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Strawberry Danish

Irresistible Strawberry Danish with Cream Cheese Delight

A delightful strawberry danish featuring flaky pastry, creamy filling, and zesty lemon glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Bakery
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Sliced Fresh Strawberries Substitution: Use only fresh strawberries for best results; frozen may lead to sogginess.
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh juice is essential for the best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Used for enriching the filling.
  • 1 large Beaten Egg Used for egg wash.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure it's fully softened for easy blending.
For the Pastry
  • 17.3 ounces Frozen Puff Pastry Do not substitute with crescent dough for best results.
  • All-Purpose Flour For dusting.
For the Glaze
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar For making the lemon glaze and for dusting.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll out the puff pastry to about ¼ inch thick. Cut into 4-6 inch squares.
  3. Combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and egg yolk in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spread a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on each pastry square and top with sliced strawberries.
  5. Fold edges of pastry squares over the filling, pinch corners, and brush tops with beaten egg.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Mix powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice to prepare the lemon glaze.
  8. Drizzle lemon glaze over the warm pastries after cooling for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, enjoy your Strawberry Danish the same day they're made. Reheat leftovers gently to maintain their flakiness.

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