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Delightful Strawberry Danish Recipe for Home Cooks

Flaky pastry envelops sweet, juicy strawberries and velvety cream cheese, making this Strawberry Danish a delightful addition to brunch or dessert tables.

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg in a bowl until smooth.
  • Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to smooth out any creases and make it easier to shape.
  • Cut the pastry into squares and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  • Spoon the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry square.
  • Top the cream cheese filling with sliced strawberries and sprinkle with cornstarch and lemon juice.
  • Fold the corners of the pastry squares towards the center to create a pocket, pinching edges to seal.
  • Brush the pastries with an egg wash for an attractive shine.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden and puffed up.
  • Let the pastries cool for a few minutes before serving.